Martin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | 45 hrs | 2,168 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 9, 2024 | <1 hr | 1,756 (35%) | Hurricane Beryl |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 2 hrs | 1,695 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 9, 2018 | 3 hrs | 1,688 (33%) | Tropical Storm Gordon |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 4 hrs | 1,652 (33%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Martin County recorded 102 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Martin County started April 9, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 45 hours and leaving up to 2,168 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Martin County, with 14 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Martin County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Martin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | B | 74th |
| Orange County | B | 75th |
| Tippecanoe County | B | 75th |
| Scott County | B | 75th |
| Hendricks 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 Martin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Martin County recorded 102 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Martin County's reliability grade?
Martin County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 74th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Martin County?
The worst outage on record started April 9, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 45 hours and affecting up to 2,168 customers.