New Jersey Power Outages
This page provides a current overview of New Jersey power outages, including the hardest-hit regions and the latest available totals.
About 1,399 tracked customers are currently without power out of 4,170,429 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 21 regions for this state. The largest current outage totals are concentrated in Passaic (638), Middlesex (243), and Monmouth (242).
Current outage totals for New Jersey appear relatively limited compared with larger outage events, but local conditions can still change quickly when utilities post new updates. For confirmation and outage reporting, check your utility provider directly and follow local safety guidance.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 2:34 PM. The visible update time provides context for the latest outage totals shown here.
New Jersey power outage overview
Updated within the last 6 hours
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in New Jersey
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic | 638 | 204,046 | Mar 19, 2026 3:17 PM |
| Middlesex | 243 | 347,277 | Mar 19, 2026 2:34 PM |
| Monmouth | 242 | 294,005 | Mar 19, 2026 2:55 PM |
| Mercer | 142 | 168,108 | Mar 19, 2026 3:05 PM |
| Gloucester | 130 | 131,284 | Mar 19, 2026 2:31 PM |
| Morris | 79 | 207,648 | Mar 19, 2026 2:39 PM |
| Sussex | 62 | 70,778 | Mar 19, 2026 2:55 PM |
| Union | 48 | 237,833 | Mar 19, 2026 3:09 PM |
| Ocean | 20 | 313,351 | Mar 19, 2026 3:07 PM |
| Camden | 19 | 228,563 | Mar 19, 2026 2:54 PM |
Cities and regions in New Jersey
Utility providers in New Jersey
Public Service Electric and Gas
Customers out: 570 · Tracked: 2,351,619
FirstEnergy
Customers out: 178 · Tracked: 289,353
Orange and Rockland Utilities Inc
Customers out: 84 · Tracked: 241,594
Atlantic City Electric
Customers out: 33 · Tracked: 558,067
Vineland Municipal Electric Utility
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 26,466
Sussex REC
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 199
What may cause outages in New Jersey
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in New Jersey
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for New Jersey?
Update frequency depends on when utility providers publish new totals. Use the “Last updated” time on this page to see how recent the current figures are.
What should I do during a power outage in New Jersey?
Check your utility provider’s official outage page, keep phones charged, avoid downed power lines, and follow local emergency guidance. If you see immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
Regional figures and state totals are aggregated from multiple updates, so differences can appear when timestamps are not perfectly synchronized.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 2:34 PM