Newport CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | 4 hrs | 15,344 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 26 hrs | 11,905 (19%) | Tropical Storm Henri |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 7 hrs | 11,055 (18%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
| Jul 11, 2015 | 3 hrs | 8,947 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 10 hrs | 8,644 (14%) | High Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Newport County, Rhode Island that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Newport County recorded 317 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Newport County started December 19, 2025, lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 15,344 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Newport County, with 35 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Newport County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Rhode Island
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Newport County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Providence County | C | 48th |
| Kent County | D | 38th |
| Bristol County | D | 34th |
| Washington County | F | 15th |
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 Newport County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Newport County recorded 317 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Newport County's reliability grade?
Newport County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Newport County?
The worst outage on record started December 19, 2025, lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 15,344 customers.