Garfield CountyPower Outage History
2017–2025 · Utah
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | 3 hrs | 1,781 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 18, 2025 | 3 hrs | 1,773 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 30, 2024 | <1 hr | 1,772 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 3 hrs | 1,767 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 1 hrs | 1,763 (32%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Garfield County recorded 88 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Garfield County started December 5, 2025, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 1,781 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Garfield County, with 15 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Garfield County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Utah
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Garfield County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier County | B | 72nd |
| Emery County | B | 72nd |
| Juab County | B | 71st |
| Carbon County | B | 70th |
| Salt Lake County | B | 70th |
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 Garfield County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Garfield County recorded 88 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Garfield County's reliability grade?
Garfield County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Garfield County?
The worst outage on record started December 5, 2025, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 1,781 customers.