Otsego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2018 | 0 hrs | 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 |
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 0 hours 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).
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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 |
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 0 hours and affecting up to 24,592 customers.