San Benito CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | 6 hrs | 12,335 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 1, 2018 | 2 hrs | 9,405 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 7, 2020 | 18 hrs | 6,709 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 1 hrs | 6,129 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 2 hrs | 5,289 (20%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 8 years from 2018 to 2025, San Benito County recorded 393 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in San Benito County started June 23, 2025, lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 12,335 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
October has historically been the worst month for outages in San Benito County, with 63 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, San Benito County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in California
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to San Benito County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kings County | B | 78th |
| Modoc County | B | 75th |
| Imperial County | B | 75th |
| San Francisco County | B | 73rd |
| Fresno County | B | 71st |
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 San Benito County?
Between 2018 and 2025, San Benito County recorded 393 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is San Benito County's reliability grade?
San Benito County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 80th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in San Benito County?
The worst outage on record started June 23, 2025, lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 12,335 customers.