Yates CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2018 | <1 hr | 11,008 (88%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 49 hrs | 7,666 (61%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 2 hrs | 4,527 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 6 hrs | 3,704 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 7 hrs | 3,473 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Yates County recorded 592 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Yates County started July 10, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 11,008 customers without power (88% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Yates County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Yates County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New York
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Yates County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tioga County | F | 19th |
| Washington County | F | 18th |
| Dutchess County | F | 17th |
| Herkimer County | F | 16th |
| Delaware County | F | 16th |
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 Yates County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Yates County recorded 592 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Yates County's reliability grade?
Yates County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Yates County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 11,008 customers.