New Jersey Power Outages — Live Map
New Jersey Power Outage Summary
As of 2:35 AM ET on 07/31/2026, 734 of 4,159,993 tracked electric customers (0.02%) in New Jersey are without power, across 6 utility providers.
- Customers without power
- 734
- Customers tracked
- 4,159,993
- Share without power
- 0.02%
- Utility providers
- 6
Most affected counties in New Jersey
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex County | 391 | 70,779 |
| Warren County | 122 | 53,301 |
| Ocean County | 47 | 315,940 |
| Somerset County | 42 | 151,463 |
| Union County | 38 | 235,765 |
| Hudson County | 24 | 357,338 |
| Burlington County | 21 | 209,790 |
| Bergen County | 9 | 409,433 |
| Middlesex County | 8 | 345,946 |
| Essex County | 7 | 368,166 |
Most affected utilities in New Jersey
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy | 540 | 1,158,528 |
| Public Service Electric and Gas | 131 | 2,329,756 |
| Atlantic City Electric | 40 | 560,892 |
| Sussex REC | 23 | 12,566 |
Outage data is collected directly from utility providers and refreshed approximately every 15 minutes. Last updated 2:35 AM ET on 07/31/2026.
Power Restoration
Most New Jersey outages are restored within a few hours once crews are dispatched. Widespread storm outages can take a day or longer. For a live estimate, find your utility below and report your outage to get area-specific updates.
Power Outage FAQ
- Is there a power outage in New Jersey right now?
- As of 2:35 AM ET on 07/31/2026, 734 customers are without power in New Jersey across 6 tracked utilities. The live map above shows affected areas.
- How do I report a power outage in New Jersey?
- Contact your utility directly. Find your provider in the list above for its outage reporting phone number and link.
- How long do power outages usually last in New Jersey?
- Most are restored within a few hours. Major storms can extend restoration to a day or longer.
- Why is my power out?
- Common causes are storms, high winds, equipment faults, and planned maintenance. Your utility lists the cause when it is known.
- How can I check outages near me?
- Use the live map above, or select your utility or county below for a closer view of current outages.
Outage Safety & Prep Tips
- Report the outage to your utility so crews know your address is affected.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; food stays safe for about 4 hours.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power returns.
- Never run a generator indoors or in a garage. Keep it outside, away from windows.
- If you rely on powered medical equipment, contact your utility about its medical priority program.