Genesee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2017 | 80 hrs | 18,731 (64%) | High Wind |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 59 hrs | 8,177 (28%) | High Wind |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 33 hrs | 6,786 (23%) | High Wind |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 10 hrs | 5,478 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 17, 2018 | 2 hrs | 5,380 (18%) | Frost/Freeze |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Genesee County recorded 403 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Genesee County started March 8, 2017 (High Wind), lasting 80 hours and leaving up to 18,731 customers without power (64% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Genesee County, with 47 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Genesee County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 40th 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 Genesee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Broome County | C | 41st |
| Madison County | D | 39th |
| Cattaraugus County | C | 41st |
| Montgomery County | C | 43rd |
| Oswego County | C | 43rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Genesee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Genesee County recorded 403 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Genesee County's reliability grade?
Genesee County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Genesee County?
The worst outage on record started March 8, 2017 (High Wind), lasting 80 hours and affecting up to 18,731 customers.