Southeast FairbanksPower Outage History
2016–2025 · Alaska
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | 17 hrs | 2,365 (100%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 11 hrs | 2,358 (100%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,284 (97%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | <1 hr | 2,284 (97%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 2, 2020 | 8 hrs | 2,267 (96%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Southeast Fairbanks recorded 278 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Southeast Fairbanks started May 27, 2022, lasting 17 hours and leaving up to 2,365 customers without power (100% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Southeast Fairbanks, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Southeast Fairbanks earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Southeast Fairbanks.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Matanuska-Susitna | D | 23rd |
| Kenai Peninsula | D | 27th |
| Denali | F | 14th |
| Fairbanks North Star | D | 33rd |
| Anchorage | C | 59th |
Most reliable counties in Alaska
The top 3 counties in Alaska by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Valdez-Cordova | A | 99th |
| Yukon-Koyukuk | A | 88th |
| Anchorage | C | 59th |
Least reliable counties in Alaska
The bottom 3 counties in Alaska by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Denali | F | 14th |
| Southeast Fairbanks | D | 23rd |
| Matanuska-Susitna | D | 23rd |
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 Southeast Fairbanks?
Between 2016 and 2025, Southeast Fairbanks recorded 278 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Southeast Fairbanks's reliability grade?
Southeast Fairbanks has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Southeast Fairbanks?
The worst outage on record started May 27, 2022, lasting 17 hours and affecting up to 2,365 customers.