Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2016 | <1 hr | 2,317 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 55 hrs | 2,282 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 32 hrs | 2,103 (23%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 64 hrs | 1,984 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 28, 2019 | 2 hrs | 1,820 (20%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Monroe County recorded 751 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Monroe County started May 28, 2016, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 2,317 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Monroe County, with 96 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Monroe County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Monroe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County | D | 22nd |
| Lake County | D | 22nd |
| Brown County | D | 24th |
| Jackson County | D | 25th |
| Ashtabula County | D | 26th |
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 Monroe County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Monroe County recorded 751 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Monroe County's reliability grade?
Monroe County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The worst outage on record started May 28, 2016, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 2,317 customers.