Elbert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2024 | <1 hr | 6,890 (68%) | Winter Weather |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 2 hrs | 5,938 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 22, 2021 | <1 hr | 5,444 (54%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 7, 2017 | 4 hrs | 3,865 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 21 hrs | 3,265 (32%) | High Wind |
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Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Elbert County recorded 380 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Elbert County started February 22, 2024 (Winter Weather), lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 6,890 customers without power (68% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Elbert County, with 57 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Elbert County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Colorado
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Elbert County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | B | 66th |
| Denver County | B | 69th |
| La Plata County | B | 66th |
| Pitkin County | B | 70th |
| Garfield County | B | 70th |
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 Elbert County?
Between 2016 and 2025, Elbert County recorded 380 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Elbert County's reliability grade?
Elbert County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Elbert County?
The worst outage on record started February 22, 2024 (Winter Weather), lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 6,890 customers.