Oneida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2025 | 82 hrs | 37,630 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 77 hrs | 29,232 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 24, 2016 | 5 hrs | 16,760 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 54 hrs | 15,338 (13%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 24 hrs | 15,307 (13%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Oneida County recorded 1,163 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Oneida County started June 22, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 82 hours and leaving up to 37,630 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Oneida County, with 141 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Oneida County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 47th 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 Oneida County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | C | 48th |
| Rockland County | C | 49th |
| Seneca County | C | 45th |
| Schenectady County | C | 45th |
| Albany County | C | 45th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Oneida County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Oneida County recorded 1,163 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Oneida County's reliability grade?
Oneida County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 47th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Oneida County?
The worst outage on record started June 22, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 82 hours and affecting up to 37,630 customers.