San Juan County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · New Mexico
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | 11 hrs | 9,773 (16%) | Drought |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 2 hrs | 9,341 (15%) | Drought |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 11 hrs | 8,175 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 2 hrs | 6,611 (11%) | Drought |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 52 hrs | 6,267 (10%) | Drought |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, San Juan County recorded 394 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in San Juan County started October 26, 2020 (Drought), lasting 11 hours and leaving up to 9,773 customers without power (16% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in San Juan County, with 59 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, San Juan 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 San Juan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | A | 83rd |
| Lea 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 San Juan County?
Between 2019 and 2025, San Juan County recorded 394 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is San Juan County's reliability grade?
San Juan County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 83rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in San Juan County?
The worst outage on record started October 26, 2020 (Drought), lasting 11 hours and affecting up to 9,773 customers.