Otsego CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2018 | <1 hr | 24,592 (79%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 112 hrs | 14,809 (47%) | Heavy Snow |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 15 hrs | 7,273 (23%) | Heavy Snow |
| Mar 3, 2017 | 5 hrs | 6,470 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 4 hrs | 5,283 (17%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Otsego County, New York that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Otsego County recorded 634 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Otsego County started July 10, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 24,592 customers without power (79% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Otsego County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Otsego County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New York
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Otsego County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer County | D | 25th |
| Fulton County | D | 25th |
| Saratoga County | D | 24th |
| Schoharie County | D | 26th |
| Greene County | D | 23rd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Otsego County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Otsego County recorded 634 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Otsego County's reliability grade?
Otsego County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Otsego County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 24,592 customers.