Franklin County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New York
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2018 | 69 hrs | 8,669 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 85 hrs | 4,789 (20%) | Strong Wind |
| Dec 12, 2021 | 50 hrs | 4,402 (19%) | Strong Wind |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 35 hrs | 4,125 (17%) | High Wind |
| Jun 28, 2016 | 3 hrs | 4,044 (17%) | Flash Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 597 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started May 4, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 69 hours and leaving up to 8,669 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 76 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in New York
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | D | 39th |
| Orleans County | D | 34th |
| Genesee County | C | 40th |
| Broome County | C | 41st |
| Cattaraugus County | C | 41st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Franklin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 597 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started May 4, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 69 hours and affecting up to 8,669 customers.