Broome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2018 | 0 hrs | 83,402 (73%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 9 hrs | 44,011 (39%) | Heavy Snow |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 0 hrs | 42,788 (38%) | Heavy Snow |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 73 hrs | 41,081 (36%) | Heavy Snow |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 0 hrs | 40,538 (36%) | Heavy Snow |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Broome County recorded 962 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Broome County started July 10, 2018, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 83,402 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Broome County, with 139 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Broome County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 41st 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 Broome County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cattaraugus County | C | 41st |
| Genesee County | C | 40th |
| Montgomery County | C | 43rd |
| Oswego County | C | 43rd |
| Madison County | D | 39th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Broome County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Broome County recorded 962 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Broome County's reliability grade?
Broome County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 41st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Broome County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2018, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 83,402 customers.