Passaic County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New Jersey
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2020 | 1 hrs | 69,938 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 158 hrs | 53,688 (26%) | Hurricane Isaias |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 1 hrs | 40,567 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 7, 2018 | 100 hrs | 17,286 (8%) | Winter Storm |
| May 15, 2018 | 52 hrs | 14,075 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Passaic County recorded 2,663 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Passaic County started August 20, 2020, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 69,938 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Passaic County, with 306 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Passaic County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in New Jersey
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Passaic County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | C | 59th |
| Union County | C | 60th |
| Mercer County | B | 62nd |
| Essex County | B | 63rd |
| Camden County | C | 47th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Passaic County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Passaic County recorded 2,663 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Passaic County's reliability grade?
Passaic County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Passaic County?
The worst outage on record started August 20, 2020, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 69,938 customers.