Fairbanks North StarPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2022 | 76 hrs | 27,643 (62%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 9, 2023 | 2 hrs | 21,908 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 hrs | 20,466 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 19, 2022 | 1 hrs | 20,259 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 26, 2021 | <1 hr | 17,802 (40%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Fairbanks North Star recorded 775 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fairbanks North Star started July 26, 2022, lasting 76 hours and leaving up to 27,643 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Fairbanks North Star, with 103 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fairbanks North Star earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Alaska
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Fairbanks North Star.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kenai Peninsula | D | 27th |
| Matanuska-Susitna | D | 23rd |
| Southeast Fairbanks | D | 23rd |
| Denali | F | 14th |
| Anchorage | C | 59th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fairbanks North Star?
Between 2016 and 2025, Fairbanks North Star recorded 775 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Fairbanks North Star's reliability grade?
Fairbanks North Star has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fairbanks North Star?
The worst outage on record started July 26, 2022, lasting 76 hours and affecting up to 27,643 customers.