Cecil CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | 27 hrs | 28,527 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 7, 2025 | <1 hr | 27,330 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 7, 2025 | <1 hr | 26,070 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 14, 2017 | 38 hrs | 19,271 (27%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 20 hrs | 19,264 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Cecil County recorded 898 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cecil County started June 19, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 27 hours and leaving up to 28,527 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Cecil County, with 126 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cecil County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Maryland
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Cecil County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | C | 49th |
| Harford County | C | 56th |
| Baltimore County | C | 58th |
| Allegany County | C | 43rd |
| Baltimore County | B | 65th |
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 Cecil County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Cecil County recorded 898 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Cecil County's reliability grade?
Cecil County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cecil County?
The worst outage on record started June 19, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 27 hours and affecting up to 28,527 customers.