Kent County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Rhode Island
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2015 | 7 hrs | 53,780 (45%) | Hurricane Sandy |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 9 hrs | 53,428 (44%) | Hurricane Sandy |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 9 hrs | 37,748 (31%) | Hurricane Sandy |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 117 hrs | 35,199 (29%) | Tropical Storm Phillipe |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 22 hrs | 33,386 (28%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Kent County recorded 539 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kent County started August 4, 2015 (Hurricane Sandy), lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 53,780 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Kent County, with 57 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kent County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Rhode Island
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Kent County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol County | D | 34th |
| Providence County | C | 48th |
| Washington County | F | 15th |
| Newport County | B | 77th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kent County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Kent County recorded 539 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Kent County's reliability grade?
Kent County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kent County?
The worst outage on record started August 4, 2015 (Hurricane Sandy), lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 53,780 customers.