Torrance CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2017 | <1 hr | 4,524 (65%) | Hail |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 3 hrs | 4,506 (65%) | Drought |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 6 hrs | 4,423 (64%) | Drought |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 2 hrs | 4,279 (62%) | Drought |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 2 hrs | 4,264 (62%) | Drought |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Torrance County, New Mexico that day.
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Torrance County recorded 752 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Torrance County started June 8, 2017 (Hail), lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 4,524 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Torrance County, with 113 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Torrance County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New Mexico
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Torrance County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Catron County | D | 37th |
| Guadalupe County | C | 48th |
| Rio Arriba County | D | 22nd |
| Union County | C | 55th |
| Lincoln County | C | 55th |
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 Torrance County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Torrance County recorded 752 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Torrance County's reliability grade?
Torrance County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Torrance County?
The worst outage on record started June 8, 2017 (Hail), lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 4,524 customers.