Kings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2019 | 29 hrs | 35,638 (4%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 204 hrs | 23,146 (2%) | Hurricane Isaias |
| May 29, 2025 | 1 hrs | 10,227 (1%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 3 hrs | 10,010 (1%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 139 hrs | 8,473 (1%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Kings County recorded 1,351 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kings County started July 21, 2019, lasting 29 hours and leaving up to 35,638 customers without power (4% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Kings County, with 194 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kings County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 95th 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 Kings County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx County | A | 93rd |
| Queens County | A | 91st |
| New York County | A | 99th |
| Richmond County | A | 84th |
| Onondaga County | B | 76th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kings County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Kings County recorded 1,351 outage events, averaging 4.9 hours each.
What is Kings County's reliability grade?
Kings County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 95th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kings County?
The worst outage on record started July 21, 2019, lasting 29 hours and affecting up to 35,638 customers.