Steuben 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2018 | 0 hrs | 39,435 (88%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 hrs | 11,165 (25%) | Funnel Cloud |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 16 hrs | 9,961 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 9 hrs | 9,864 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 89 hrs | 8,230 (18%) | Heavy Snow |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Steuben County recorded 1,241 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Steuben County started July 10, 2018, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 39,435 customers without power (88% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Steuben County, with 157 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Steuben County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th 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 Steuben County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming County | D | 29th |
| Westchester County | D | 29th |
| Lewis County | D | 29th |
| Allegany County | D | 31st |
| Orange County | D | 31st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Steuben County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Steuben County recorded 1,241 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Steuben County's reliability grade?
Steuben County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Steuben County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2018, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 39,435 customers.