Sanpete County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Utah
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2017 | 2 hrs | 6,708 (78%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 15, 2024 | 2 hrs | 2,810 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 0 hrs | 2,406 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,344 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 3, 2020 | 5 hrs | 2,340 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Sanpete County recorded 395 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sanpete County started March 29, 2017, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 6,708 customers without power (78% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Sanpete County, with 48 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sanpete County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 65th 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 Sanpete County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Iron County | B | 66th |
| Millard County | B | 63rd |
| Box Elder County | B | 62nd |
| Tooele County | B | 70th |
| Salt Lake County | B | 70th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Sanpete County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Sanpete County recorded 395 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Sanpete County's reliability grade?
Sanpete County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 65th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sanpete County?
The worst outage on record started March 29, 2017, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 6,708 customers.