Chaves County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New Mexico
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | 11 hrs | 13,467 (29%) | Drought |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 1 hrs | 10,802 (23%) | Drought |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 36 hrs | 9,454 (20%) | Tornado |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 1 hrs | 6,144 (13%) | Drought |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 3 hrs | 4,954 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Chaves County recorded 351 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Chaves County started February 16, 2021 (Drought), lasting 11 hours and leaving up to 13,467 customers without power (29% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Chaves County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Chaves County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in New Mexico
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Chaves County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County | A | 88th |
| Luna County | A | 89th |
| De Baca County | A | 84th |
| Lea County | A | 83rd |
| Bernalillo County | A | 83rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Chaves County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Chaves County recorded 351 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Chaves County's reliability grade?
Chaves County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 87th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Chaves County?
The worst outage on record started February 16, 2021 (Drought), lasting 11 hours and affecting up to 13,467 customers.