Schenectady County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New York
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2020 | 45 hrs | 31,874 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 2 hrs | 20,514 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 14 hrs | 12,349 (16%) | Winter Weather |
| Oct 9, 2020 | 30 hrs | 11,061 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 4, 2023 | 28 hrs | 11,032 (14%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Schenectady County recorded 880 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Schenectady County started October 7, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 45 hours and leaving up to 31,874 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Schenectady County, with 111 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Schenectady County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th 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 Schenectady County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca County | C | 45th |
| Albany County | C | 45th |
| Oswego County | C | 43rd |
| Montgomery County | C | 43rd |
| Oneida County | C | 47th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Schenectady County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Schenectady County recorded 880 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Schenectady County's reliability grade?
Schenectady County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Schenectady County?
The worst outage on record started October 7, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 45 hours and affecting up to 31,874 customers.