Quay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | 20 hrs | 6,946 (83%) | Drought |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 8 hrs | 3,479 (42%) | Drought |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 3 hrs | 3,469 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 12, 2018 | 1 hrs | 3,425 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 4, 2014 | 4 hrs | 3,246 (39%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Quay County recorded 130 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Quay County started May 25, 2023 (Drought), lasting 20 hours and leaving up to 6,946 customers without power (83% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Quay County, with 24 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Quay County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New Mexico
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Quay County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| San Miguel County | B | 80th |
| Otero County | A | 80th |
| Curry County | B | 77th |
| Sandoval County | B | 76th |
| San Juan County | A | 83rd |
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 Quay County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Quay County recorded 130 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Quay County's reliability grade?
Quay County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 79th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Quay County?
The worst outage on record started May 25, 2023 (Drought), lasting 20 hours and affecting up to 6,946 customers.