Queens County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New York
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | 224 hrs | 52,750 (6%) | Hurricane Isaias |
| Feb 2, 2025 | 0 hrs | 27,985 (3%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 51 hrs | 18,381 (2%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 24 hrs | 10,435 (1%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 106 hrs | 10,245 (1%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Queens County recorded 2,211 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Queens County started August 4, 2020 (Hurricane Isaias), lasting 224 hours and leaving up to 52,750 customers without power (6% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Queens County, with 264 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Queens County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 91st 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 Queens County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx County | A | 93rd |
| Kings County | A | 95th |
| New York County | A | 99th |
| Richmond County | A | 84th |
| Onondaga County | B | 76th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Queens County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Queens County recorded 2,211 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Queens County's reliability grade?
Queens County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 91st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Queens County?
The worst outage on record started August 4, 2020 (Hurricane Isaias), lasting 224 hours and affecting up to 52,750 customers.