Franklin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | 107 hrs | 17,176 (71%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 5, 2020 | 85 hrs | 13,868 (57%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1 hrs | 13,392 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 21 hrs | 12,821 (53%) | High Wind |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 96 hrs | 10,451 (43%) | High Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 1,115 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started April 9, 2020 (Winter Storm), lasting 107 hours and leaving up to 17,176 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 124 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Maine
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Penobscot County | F | 3rd |
| Somerset County | F | 3rd |
| Oxford County | F | 2nd |
| Sagadahoc County | F | 2nd |
| Waldo County | F | 2nd |
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 Franklin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 1,115 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 3rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started April 9, 2020 (Winter Storm), lasting 107 hours and affecting up to 17,176 customers.