Ford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2018 | 2 hrs | 3,062 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| May 23, 2019 | 17 hrs | 2,171 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 22 hrs | 2,167 (29%) | Hail |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 17 hrs | 2,139 (29%) | Tornado |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 7 hrs | 2,055 (28%) | Flood |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Ford County recorded 354 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ford County started May 1, 2018, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 3,062 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
January has historically been the worst month for outages in Ford County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ford County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Illinois
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Ford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County | B | 73rd |
| Jackson County | B | 74th |
| Williamson County | B | 72nd |
| Pulaski County | B | 75th |
| Mason County | B | 75th |
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 Ford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Ford County recorded 354 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Ford County's reliability grade?
Ford County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 73rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ford County?
The worst outage on record started May 1, 2018, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 3,062 customers.