Warren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2020 | 80 hrs | 23,676 (52%) | Winter Weather |
| May 5, 2018 | 67 hrs | 19,949 (44%) | High Wind |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 20 hrs | 18,553 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 72 hrs | 18,071 (40%) | Heat |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 70 hrs | 16,592 (37%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Warren County recorded 821 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Warren County started February 7, 2020 (Winter Weather), lasting 80 hours and leaving up to 23,676 customers without power (52% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Warren County, with 116 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Warren County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th 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 Warren County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chenango County | F | 12th |
| Sullivan County | F | 10th |
| Essex County | F | 13th |
| Ulster County | F | 10th |
| Columbia County | F | 13th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Warren County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Warren County recorded 821 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Warren County's reliability grade?
Warren County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Warren County?
The worst outage on record started February 7, 2020 (Winter Weather), lasting 80 hours and affecting up to 23,676 customers.