Orange County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Vermont
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2016 | 47 hrs | 8,784 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 90 hrs | 7,999 (45%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 10, 2014 | 39 hrs | 6,336 (35%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 47 hrs | 6,319 (35%) | Tropical Storm Philippe |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 13 hrs | 5,881 (33%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Orange County recorded 1,021 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Orange County started July 23, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 47 hours and leaving up to 8,784 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Orange County, with 169 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Orange County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Vermont
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Orange County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County | F | 9th |
| Windsor County | F | 11th |
| Windham County | F | 2nd |
| Addison County | F | 15th |
| Orleans County | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Orange County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Orange County recorded 1,021 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Orange County's reliability grade?
Orange County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Orange County?
The worst outage on record started July 23, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 47 hours and affecting up to 8,784 customers.