Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2024 | 35 hrs | 13,616 (58%) | Heavy Snow |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 2 hrs | 11,409 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 127 hrs | 11,268 (48%) | High Wind |
| Sep 16, 2023 | 35 hrs | 11,003 (47%) | Tropical Storm Lee |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 117 hrs | 10,230 (43%) | Heavy Snow |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Washington County recorded 733 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washington County started January 10, 2024 (Heavy Snow), lasting 35 hours and leaving up to 13,616 customers without power (58% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Washington County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washington County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Maine
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Washington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | F | 13th |
| Cumberland County | F | 12th |
| Piscataquis County | F | 7th |
| Kennebec County | F | 6th |
| Knox County | F | 6th |
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 Washington County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Washington County recorded 733 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Washington County's reliability grade?
Washington County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The worst outage on record started January 10, 2024 (Heavy Snow), lasting 35 hours and affecting up to 13,616 customers.