Beaver CountyPower Outage History
2017–2025 · Utah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,442 (100%) | High Wind |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 2 hrs | 2,414 (99%) | Heavy Snow |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 2 hrs | 1,640 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 3 hrs | 1,627 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 17 hrs | 1,615 (66%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Beaver County recorded 482 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Beaver County started April 25, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 2,442 customers without power (100% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Beaver County, with 70 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Beaver County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Beaver County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Summit County | D | 36th |
| Piute County | D | 39th |
| Morgan County | D | 25th |
| Weber County | C | 47th |
| Grand County | C | 58th |
Most reliable counties in Utah
The top 3 counties in Utah by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Daggett County | A | 98th |
| Kane County | A | 98th |
| Duchesne County | A | 97th |
Least reliable counties in Utah
The bottom 3 counties in Utah by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | D | 25th |
| Beaver County | D | 34th |
| Summit County | D | 36th |
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 Beaver County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Beaver County recorded 482 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Beaver County's reliability grade?
Beaver County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 34th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Beaver County?
The worst outage on record started April 25, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 2,442 customers.