PowerOutageHistory
Reliability Grade
D
Worse than average
2014-2025
Vermont

Caledonia CountyPower Outage History

20142025 · Vermont
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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.

Takeaway
Higher-than-average outage risk
Reliability Rank
Fuller bar = more reliable
Nationwide35th pct
In Vermont#5 of 14
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Total events
572
Recorded 2014–2025
Avg duration
3.3 hrs
Per outage event
Longest outage
86 hrs
Single worst event on record
Customers served
17,816
Utility customers in county

Outages by year

Outages by month (seasonality)

Worst outage events on record

DateDurationCustomers affectedCause
Nov 27, 202353 hrs6,499 (36%)Winter Storm
Aug 23, 20251 hrs6,063 (34%)Unnamed event
Dec 15, 20182 hrs5,835 (33%)Unnamed event
Nov 1, 201986 hrs5,537 (31%)Strong Wind
Feb 7, 202021 hrs3,686 (21%)Winter Storm

Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?

Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Caledonia County, Vermont that day.

Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Caledonia County recorded 572 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.

The single worst outage on record in Caledonia County started November 27, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 53 hours and leaving up to 6,499 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.

November has historically been the worst month for outages in Caledonia County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.

Based on this history, Caledonia County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).

Similar counties in Vermont

Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Caledonia County.

CountyGradeNational percentile
Grand Isle CountyD38th
Lamoille CountyC41st
Bennington CountyD28th
Franklin CountyC42nd
Washington CountyD27th

Most reliable counties nationally

The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.

CountyStateGradeNational percentile
Clay CountySouth DakotaA100th
Clearwater CountyMinnesotaA99th
Limestone CountyAlabamaA99th

Least reliable counties nationally

The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.

FAQ

How often does power go out in Caledonia County?

Between 2014 and 2025, Caledonia County recorded 572 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.

What is Caledonia County's reliability grade?

Caledonia County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.

What was the worst power outage in Caledonia County?

The worst outage on record started November 27, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 53 hours and affecting up to 6,499 customers.

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Data: ORNL EAGLE-I Recorded Electricity Outages (2014–2025), CC BY 4.0. Storm names: NOAA Storm Events Database. Last data refresh: 2025. See methodology.