Saratoga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2020 | 58 hrs | 48,632 (40%) | Winter Weather |
| May 15, 2020 | 21 hrs | 32,746 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 79 hrs | 31,994 (26%) | Strong Wind |
| Nov 24, 2015 | 8 hrs | 30,056 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 11 hrs | 25,001 (20%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Saratoga County recorded 1,505 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Saratoga County started February 7, 2020 (Winter Weather), lasting 58 hours and leaving up to 48,632 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Saratoga County, with 201 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Saratoga County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th 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 Saratoga County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Otsego County | D | 25th |
| Rensselaer County | D | 25th |
| Fulton County | D | 25th |
| Greene County | D | 23rd |
| Schoharie County | D | 26th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Saratoga County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Saratoga County recorded 1,505 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Saratoga County's reliability grade?
Saratoga County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Saratoga County?
The worst outage on record started February 7, 2020 (Winter Weather), lasting 58 hours and affecting up to 48,632 customers.