Greene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | 24 hrs | 7,383 (38%) | Strong Wind |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 2 hrs | 4,854 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2017 | 37 hrs | 4,573 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 47 hrs | 4,485 (23%) | Strong Wind |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 37 hrs | 4,185 (22%) | Strong Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Greene County recorded 863 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Greene County started April 1, 2023 (Strong Wind), lasting 24 hours and leaving up to 7,383 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Greene County, with 108 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Greene County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Greene County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana County | F | 18th |
| Cameron County | F | 16th |
| Wyoming County | F | 15th |
| Monroe County | F | 14th |
| Perry 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 Greene County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Greene County recorded 863 outage events, averaging 5.0 hours each.
What is Greene County's reliability grade?
Greene County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Greene County?
The worst outage on record started April 1, 2023 (Strong Wind), lasting 24 hours and affecting up to 7,383 customers.