Sandoval County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · New Mexico
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2016 | 4 hrs | 23,233 (27%) | Flash Flood |
| Apr 1, 2016 | 1 hrs | 17,115 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 3 hrs | 14,198 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 1 hrs | 13,023 (15%) | Flash Flood |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 3 hrs | 11,866 (14%) | Drought |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Sandoval County recorded 493 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sandoval County started August 8, 2016 (Flash Flood), lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 23,233 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Sandoval County, with 77 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sandoval County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 76th 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 Sandoval County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Curry County | B | 77th |
| Valencia County | B | 75th |
| Quay County | B | 79th |
| San Miguel County | B | 80th |
| Eddy County | B | 71st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Sandoval County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Sandoval County recorded 493 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Sandoval County's reliability grade?
Sandoval County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 76th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sandoval County?
The worst outage on record started August 8, 2016 (Flash Flood), lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 23,233 customers.