Livingston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2018 | 0 hrs | 10,962 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 26 hrs | 7,039 (21%) | High Wind |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 2 hrs | 6,785 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 28 hrs | 5,581 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 4, 2018 | 34 hrs | 5,502 (16%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Livingston County recorded 507 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Livingston County started July 10, 2018, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 10,962 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Livingston County, with 78 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Livingston County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 60th 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 Livingston County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Erie County | C | 59th |
| Niagara County | C | 58th |
| Tompkins County | B | 61st |
| Cortland County | C | 57th |
| Chautauqua County | B | 64th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Livingston County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Livingston County recorded 507 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Livingston County's reliability grade?
Livingston County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Livingston County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2018, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 10,962 customers.