Clinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2018 | 69 hrs | 17,251 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 10, 2018 | 0 hrs | 16,644 (37%) | Heat |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 2 hrs | 14,036 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 1 hrs | 10,957 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 12, 2021 | 46 hrs | 7,492 (17%) | Strong Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clinton County recorded 609 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clinton County started May 5, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 69 hours and leaving up to 17,251 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Clinton County, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clinton County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 55th 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 Clinton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Lawrence County | C | 55th |
| Chemung County | C | 54th |
| Suffolk County | C | 52nd |
| Cortland County | C | 57th |
| Niagara County | C | 58th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clinton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clinton County recorded 609 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Clinton County's reliability grade?
Clinton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 55th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clinton County?
The worst outage on record started May 5, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 69 hours and affecting up to 17,251 customers.