Eddy 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 | 10 hrs | 15,851 (55%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 5 hrs | 8,988 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 16, 2015 | 5 hrs | 7,232 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 1, 2016 | 2 hrs | 5,772 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| May 18, 2016 | 2 hrs | 5,109 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Eddy County recorded 670 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Eddy County started February 16, 2021 (Heavy Snow), lasting 10 hours and leaving up to 15,851 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Eddy County, with 125 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Eddy County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st 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 Eddy County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe County | B | 71st |
| Doña Ana County | B | 70th |
| Valencia County | B | 75th |
| Sandoval County | B | 76th |
| Curry County | B | 77th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Eddy County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Eddy County recorded 670 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Eddy County's reliability grade?
Eddy County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Eddy County?
The worst outage on record started February 16, 2021 (Heavy Snow), lasting 10 hours and affecting up to 15,851 customers.