Greene County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New York
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2018 | 63 hrs | 20,836 (62%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 2 hrs | 15,740 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 43 hrs | 10,763 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 9, 2019 | 2 hrs | 9,608 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 55 hrs | 8,312 (25%) | Tropical Storm Debby |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Greene County recorded 1,160 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Greene County started March 2, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 63 hours and leaving up to 20,836 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Greene County, with 151 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Greene County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd 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 Greene County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Saratoga County | D | 24th |
| Otsego County | D | 25th |
| Rensselaer County | D | 25th |
| Fulton County | D | 25th |
| Schoharie County | D | 26th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Greene County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Greene County recorded 1,160 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Greene County's reliability grade?
Greene County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Greene County?
The worst outage on record started March 2, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 63 hours and affecting up to 20,836 customers.