Fulton 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 23, 2019 | 21 hrs | 4,807 (53%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 2 hrs | 4,789 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 1, 2017 | <1 hr | 2,381 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 28, 2015 | 32 hrs | 2,101 (23%) | Winter Weather |
| Jan 1, 2021 | 7 hrs | 1,545 (17%) | Winter Weather |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fulton County recorded 263 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fulton County started May 23, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 21 hours and leaving up to 4,807 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Fulton County, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fulton County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Fulton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| White County | B | 62nd |
| Gibson County | B | 63rd |
| Greene County | B | 61st |
| Tipton County | B | 63rd |
| Dearborn County | B | 61st |
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 Fulton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fulton County recorded 263 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Fulton County's reliability grade?
Fulton County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 62nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fulton County?
The worst outage on record started May 23, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 21 hours and affecting up to 4,807 customers.