Schenectady CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.