Cattaraugus CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2018 | 95 hrs | 14,233 (33%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 87 hrs | 9,181 (22%) | High Wind |
| Mar 8, 2017 | 41 hrs | 8,689 (20%) | High Wind |
| Sep 7, 2020 | 34 hrs | 7,303 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 36 hrs | 6,916 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cattaraugus County recorded 735 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cattaraugus County started March 2, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 95 hours and leaving up to 14,233 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Cattaraugus County, with 118 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cattaraugus County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New York
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Cattaraugus County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Broome County | C | 41st |
| Genesee County | C | 40th |
| Montgomery County | C | 43rd |
| Oswego County | C | 43rd |
| Madison County | D | 39th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Cattaraugus County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cattaraugus County recorded 735 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Cattaraugus County's reliability grade?
Cattaraugus County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 41st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cattaraugus County?
The worst outage on record started March 2, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 95 hours and affecting up to 14,233 customers.