La Paz CountyPower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | <1 hr | 4,372 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 9, 2017 | 18 hrs | 4,309 (48%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 22 hrs | 3,706 (42%) | Flash Flood |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 3 hrs | 2,731 (31%) | Flash Flood |
| Aug 9, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,661 (30%) | Flash Flood |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for La Paz County, Arizona that day.
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, La Paz County recorded 307 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in La Paz County started February 14, 2024, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 4,372 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in La Paz County, with 56 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, La Paz County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Arizona
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to La Paz County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gila County | C | 51st |
| Navajo County | B | 72nd |
| Pinal County | B | 74th |
| Santa Cruz County | B | 75th |
| Coconino County | A | 86th |
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 La Paz County?
Between 2017 and 2025, La Paz County recorded 307 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is La Paz County's reliability grade?
La Paz County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in La Paz County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2024, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 4,372 customers.