San Benito County Power Outage History
2018–2025 · California
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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 |
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).
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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 |
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.