Chenango CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2018 | <1 hr | 21,874 (87%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 9 hrs | 16,520 (66%) | Heavy Snow |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 92 hrs | 16,355 (65%) | Heavy Snow |
| Apr 19, 2022 | <1 hr | 15,356 (61%) | Heavy Snow |
| Apr 19, 2022 | <1 hr | 15,199 (61%) | Heavy Snow |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Chenango County recorded 766 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Chenango County started July 10, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 21,874 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Chenango County, with 100 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Chenango County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New York
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Chenango County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Warren County | F | 11th |
| Essex County | F | 13th |
| Columbia County | F | 13th |
| Sullivan County | F | 10th |
| Ulster County | F | 10th |
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 Chenango County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Chenango County recorded 766 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Chenango County's reliability grade?
Chenango County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Chenango County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 21,874 customers.