Chautauqua County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New York
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | 56 hrs | 13,217 (20%) | High Wind |
| Mar 8, 2017 | 34 hrs | 13,045 (19%) | High Wind |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 7 hrs | 12,024 (18%) | High Wind |
| Mar 24, 2022 | 1 hrs | 11,944 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 27, 2019 | 1 hrs | 11,900 (18%) | Lakeshore Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Chautauqua County recorded 651 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Chautauqua County started January 9, 2024 (High Wind), lasting 56 hours and leaving up to 13,217 customers without power (20% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Chautauqua County, with 78 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Chautauqua County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Chautauqua County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tompkins County | B | 61st |
| Livingston County | C | 60th |
| Erie County | C | 59th |
| Niagara County | C | 58th |
| Ontario County | B | 71st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Chautauqua County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Chautauqua County recorded 651 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Chautauqua County's reliability grade?
Chautauqua County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 64th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Chautauqua County?
The worst outage on record started January 9, 2024 (High Wind), lasting 56 hours and affecting up to 13,217 customers.