Lea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2023 | 4 hrs | 16,490 (35%) | Hail |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 9 hrs | 15,710 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 9 hrs | 6,217 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 26 hrs | 6,092 (13%) | Hail |
| Oct 6, 2018 | 7 hrs | 4,795 (10%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lea County recorded 574 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lea County started July 3, 2023 (Hail), lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 16,490 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lea County, with 96 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lea County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 83rd 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 Lea County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | A | 83rd |
| San Juan County | A | 83rd |
| De Baca County | A | 84th |
| Otero County | A | 80th |
| San Miguel County | B | 80th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lea County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lea County recorded 574 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Lea County's reliability grade?
Lea County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 83rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lea County?
The worst outage on record started July 3, 2023 (Hail), lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 16,490 customers.