Talbot County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Maryland
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2015 | 4 hrs | 11,269 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 21, 2016 | 2 hrs | 11,268 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 31 hrs | 7,790 (27%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
| Oct 2, 2015 | 3 hrs | 7,164 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 12, 2016 | 1 hrs | 3,148 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Talbot County recorded 229 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Talbot County started October 7, 2015, lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 11,269 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Talbot County, with 28 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Talbot County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Maryland
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Talbot County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester County | A | 83rd |
| Kent County | A | 86th |
| St. Mary's County | A | 81st |
| Charles County | A | 80th |
| Wicomico County | A | 88th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Talbot County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Talbot County recorded 229 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Talbot County's reliability grade?
Talbot County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 84th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Talbot County?
The worst outage on record started October 7, 2015, lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 11,269 customers.