Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2017 | 46 hrs | 13,786 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 20, 2022 | 10 hrs | 10,770 (34%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 51 hrs | 9,436 (29%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 57 hrs | 7,942 (25%) | Winter Weather |
| May 5, 2018 | 47 hrs | 7,401 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Washington County recorded 971 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washington County started May 18, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 46 hours and leaving up to 13,786 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Washington County, with 149 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washington County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th 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 Washington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dutchess County | F | 17th |
| Yates County | F | 19th |
| Herkimer County | F | 16th |
| Tioga County | F | 19th |
| Delaware County | F | 16th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Washington County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Washington County recorded 971 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Washington County's reliability grade?
Washington County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The worst outage on record started May 18, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 46 hours and affecting up to 13,786 customers.