Orleans 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 8, 2017 | 84 hrs | 11,252 (40%) | High Wind |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 68 hrs | 8,067 (28%) | High Wind |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 3 hrs | 7,197 (25%) | High Wind |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 30 hrs | 5,266 (19%) | High Wind |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 62 hrs | 5,138 (18%) | Winter Storm Elliott |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Orleans County recorded 516 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Orleans County started March 8, 2017 (High Wind), lasting 84 hours and leaving up to 11,252 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Orleans County, with 63 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Orleans County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 34th 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 Orleans County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County | D | 31st |
| Allegany County | D | 31st |
| Franklin County | D | 37th |
| Steuben County | D | 29th |
| Wyoming County | D | 29th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Orleans County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Orleans County recorded 516 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Orleans County's reliability grade?
Orleans County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 34th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Orleans County?
The worst outage on record started March 8, 2017 (High Wind), lasting 84 hours and affecting up to 11,252 customers.