Bennington CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | 44 hrs | 7,994 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 9, 2014 | 42 hrs | 5,736 (24%) | Winter Storm |
| May 19, 2017 | 12 hrs | 5,578 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 63 hrs | 5,345 (22%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 11 hrs | 5,325 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Bennington County, Vermont that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bennington County recorded 751 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bennington County started September 7, 2023, lasting 44 hours and leaving up to 7,994 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bennington County, with 78 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bennington County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Vermont
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bennington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | D | 27th |
| Rutland County | D | 25th |
| Orleans County | D | 24th |
| Caledonia County | D | 35th |
| Grand Isle County | D | 38th |
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 Bennington County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bennington County recorded 751 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Bennington County's reliability grade?
Bennington County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bennington County?
The worst outage on record started September 7, 2023, lasting 44 hours and affecting up to 7,994 customers.