Page 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 15, 2021 | 69 hrs | 4,004 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 3 hrs | 3,628 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 2 hrs | 3,548 (28%) | Hail |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 21 hrs | 2,681 (21%) | High Wind |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 13 hrs | 2,488 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Page County recorded 235 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Page County started December 15, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 69 hours and leaving up to 4,004 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Page County, with 32 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Page County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Iowa
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Page County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | B | 77th |
| Dallas County | B | 76th |
| Lyon County | B | 78th |
| Audubon County | B | 78th |
| Crawford County | B | 79th |
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 Page County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Page County recorded 235 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Page County's reliability grade?
Page County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Page County?
The worst outage on record started December 15, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 69 hours and affecting up to 4,004 customers.