Grant County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · New Mexico
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2016 | 1 hrs | 11,945 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 5 hrs | 6,212 (25%) | Drought |
| Nov 26, 2019 | 2 hrs | 4,718 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 2 hrs | 4,580 (18%) | Drought |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 4 hrs | 4,546 (18%) | Drought |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Grant County recorded 551 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Grant County started July 25, 2016, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 11,945 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Grant County, with 135 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Grant County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 59th 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 Grant County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | C | 55th |
| Union County | C | 55th |
| Doña Ana County | B | 70th |
| Guadalupe County | C | 48th |
| Santa Fe County | B | 71st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Grant County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Grant County recorded 551 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Grant County's reliability grade?
Grant County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 59th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Grant County?
The worst outage on record started July 25, 2016, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 11,945 customers.