Piute 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2019 | 4 hrs | 1,112 (92%) | Unnamed event |
| May 1, 2019 | 8 hrs | 1,111 (92%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 2 hrs | 1,108 (91%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 10, 2022 | <1 hr | 1,066 (88%) | Heavy Snow |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 4 hrs | 1,050 (87%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Piute County recorded 145 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Piute County started May 2, 2019, lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 1,112 customers without power (92% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Piute County, with 19 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Piute County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Piute County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Summit County | D | 36th |
| Beaver County | D | 34th |
| Weber County | C | 47th |
| Morgan County | D | 25th |
| 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 Piute County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Piute County recorded 145 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Piute County's reliability grade?
Piute County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Piute County?
The worst outage on record started May 2, 2019, lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 1,112 customers.