Curry CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2015 | 18 hrs | 11,524 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 10 hrs | 10,699 (32%) | Drought |
| Feb 10, 2024 | <1 hr | 10,204 (31%) | Drought |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 9 hrs | 9,414 (28%) | Drought |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 6 hrs | 9,187 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Curry County recorded 281 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Curry County started December 27, 2015, lasting 18 hours and leaving up to 11,524 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Curry County, with 34 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Curry County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New Mexico
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Curry County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sandoval County | B | 76th |
| Valencia County | B | 75th |
| Quay County | B | 79th |
| San Miguel County | B | 80th |
| Otero County | A | 80th |
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 Curry County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Curry County recorded 281 outage events, averaging 1.5 hours each.
What is Curry County's reliability grade?
Curry County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Curry County?
The worst outage on record started December 27, 2015, lasting 18 hours and affecting up to 11,524 customers.