Fulton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2022 | 61 hrs | 13,567 (45%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 49 hrs | 8,137 (27%) | High Wind |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 40 hrs | 7,983 (26%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 5 hrs | 7,382 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 66 hrs | 7,186 (24%) | Strong Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fulton County recorded 485 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fulton County started April 19, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 61 hours and leaving up to 13,567 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Fulton County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fulton County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New York
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Fulton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer County | D | 25th |
| Otsego County | D | 25th |
| Schoharie County | D | 26th |
| Saratoga County | D | 24th |
| Greene County | D | 23rd |
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 Fulton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fulton County recorded 485 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Fulton County's reliability grade?
Fulton County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fulton County?
The worst outage on record started April 19, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 61 hours and affecting up to 13,567 customers.