Wayne CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2018 | <1 hr | 40,913 (73%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 12, 2021 | 44 hrs | 10,219 (18%) | High Wind |
| Mar 8, 2017 | 74 hrs | 9,528 (17%) | High Wind |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 3 hrs | 9,399 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 26 hrs | 7,675 (14%) | Coastal Flood |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Wayne County, New York that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wayne County recorded 823 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wayne County started July 10, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 40,913 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Wayne County, with 92 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wayne County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New York
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wayne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cayuga County | C | 50th |
| Jefferson County | C | 51st |
| Nassau County | C | 51st |
| Rockland County | C | 49th |
| Monroe County | C | 48th |
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 Wayne County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wayne County recorded 823 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Wayne County's reliability grade?
Wayne County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 50th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 40,913 customers.