Livingston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2015 | 55 hrs | 8,057 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 7, 2024 | 5 hrs | 7,975 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 6 hrs | 6,104 (24%) | Tornado |
| Jul 4, 2022 | 7 hrs | 4,900 (19%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 3 hrs | 4,534 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Livingston County recorded 361 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Livingston County started December 28, 2015 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 55 hours and leaving up to 8,057 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Livingston County, with 60 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Livingston County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Illinois
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Livingston County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | B | 65th |
| Macon County | B | 64th |
| Morgan County | B | 64th |
| Cumberland County | B | 65th |
| Kankakee County | B | 66th |
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 Livingston County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Livingston County recorded 361 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Livingston County's reliability grade?
Livingston County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 65th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Livingston County?
The worst outage on record started December 28, 2015 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 55 hours and affecting up to 8,057 customers.