Providence County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Rhode Island
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | 79 hrs | 84,135 (29%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 114 hrs | 67,995 (23%) | Tropical Storm Phillipe |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 80 hrs | 64,587 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 7 hrs | 49,763 (17%) | Hurricane Sandy |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 36 hrs | 33,212 (11%) | Strong Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Providence County recorded 1,635 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Providence County started August 4, 2020 (Tropical Storm Isaias), lasting 79 hours and leaving up to 84,135 customers without power (29% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Providence County, with 189 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Providence County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th 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 Providence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kent County | D | 38th |
| Bristol County | D | 34th |
| Newport County | B | 77th |
| Washington County | F | 15th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Providence County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Providence County recorded 1,635 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Providence County's reliability grade?
Providence County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Providence County?
The worst outage on record started August 4, 2020 (Tropical Storm Isaias), lasting 79 hours and affecting up to 84,135 customers.