Orange CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Orange County, Vermont that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.