Schuyler County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New York
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2018 | 0 hrs | 9,595 (93%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 3 hrs | 5,801 (56%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 30, 2015 | 3 hrs | 5,662 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 65 hrs | 5,189 (50%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 2, 2019 | 28 hrs | 4,175 (41%) | Heavy Snow |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Schuyler County recorded 1,007 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Schuyler County started July 10, 2018, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 9,595 customers without power (93% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Schuyler County, with 140 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Schuyler County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th 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 Schuyler County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | F | 16th |
| Herkimer County | F | 16th |
| Columbia County | F | 13th |
| Essex County | F | 13th |
| Dutchess County | F | 17th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Schuyler County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Schuyler County recorded 1,007 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Schuyler County's reliability grade?
Schuyler County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Schuyler County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2018, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 9,595 customers.