Schoharie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2023 | 2 hrs | 14,083 (85%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 10, 2019 | 2 hrs | 5,272 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 1, 2014 | 3 hrs | 4,958 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 17, 2016 | 1 hrs | 4,804 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 33 hrs | 3,593 (22%) | Heat |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Schoharie County recorded 573 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Schoharie County started November 9, 2023, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 14,083 customers without power (85% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Schoharie County, with 57 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Schoharie County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th 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 Schoharie County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | D | 25th |
| Rensselaer County | D | 25th |
| Otsego County | D | 25th |
| Saratoga County | D | 24th |
| Lewis County | D | 29th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Schoharie County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Schoharie County recorded 573 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Schoharie County's reliability grade?
Schoharie County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Schoharie County?
The worst outage on record started November 9, 2023, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 14,083 customers.