La Paz County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Arizona
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | 1 hrs | 4,372 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 9, 2017 | 18 hrs | 4,309 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 22 hrs | 3,706 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 3 hrs | 2,731 (31%) | Dust Storm |
| Aug 9, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,661 (30%) | Unnamed event |
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 1 hours 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).
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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 |
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 1 hours and affecting up to 4,372 customers.