Franklin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2022 | 22 hrs | 10,066 (41%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 47 hrs | 9,765 (40%) | Tropical Storm Philippe |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 3 hrs | 7,840 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 66 hrs | 4,874 (20%) | Hurricane Debby |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 48 hrs | 4,560 (19%) | Winter Weather |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Franklin County, Vermont that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 575 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started December 23, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 22 hours and leaving up to 10,066 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 125 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Vermont
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lamoille County | C | 41st |
| Grand Isle County | D | 38th |
| Caledonia County | D | 35th |
| Bennington County | D | 28th |
| Washington County | D | 27th |
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 Franklin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 575 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started December 23, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 22 hours and affecting up to 10,066 customers.