Seneca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2018 | <1 hr | 16,568 (93%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 22, 2025 | <1 hr | 4,519 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 2, 2018 | 7 hrs | 3,975 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 3 hrs | 3,862 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 6, 2024 | <1 hr | 3,318 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Seneca County recorded 559 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Seneca County started July 10, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 16,568 customers without power (93% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Seneca County, with 85 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Seneca 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 Seneca County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Schenectady 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 Seneca County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Seneca County recorded 559 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Seneca County's reliability grade?
Seneca County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Seneca County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 16,568 customers.