Albany County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New York
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2020 | 45 hrs | 67,944 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 64 hrs | 44,632 (24%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 9, 2020 | 52 hrs | 31,989 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 4, 2023 | 41 hrs | 28,448 (15%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 24 hrs | 18,506 (10%) | Heat |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Albany County recorded 1,660 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Albany County started October 7, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 45 hours and leaving up to 67,944 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Albany County, with 200 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Albany County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in New York
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Albany County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Schenectady County | C | 45th |
| Seneca County | C | 45th |
| Oswego County | C | 43rd |
| Montgomery County | C | 43rd |
| Oneida County | C | 47th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Albany County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Albany County recorded 1,660 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Albany County's reliability grade?
Albany County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Albany County?
The worst outage on record started October 7, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 45 hours and affecting up to 67,944 customers.