Valencia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2016 | 2 hrs | 20,796 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 48 hrs | 16,415 (33%) | Heavy Snow |
| Aug 8, 2016 | <1 hr | 11,426 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 28, 2018 | 12 hrs | 10,854 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| May 28, 2016 | 21 hrs | 10,430 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Valencia County recorded 407 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Valencia County started August 8, 2016, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 20,796 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Valencia County, with 68 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Valencia County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New Mexico
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Valencia County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sandoval County | B | 76th |
| Curry County | B | 77th |
| Eddy County | B | 71st |
| Santa Fe County | B | 71st |
| Quay County | B | 79th |
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 Valencia County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Valencia County recorded 407 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Valencia County's reliability grade?
Valencia County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Valencia County?
The worst outage on record started August 8, 2016, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 20,796 customers.