Orleans County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Vermont
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2025 | 1 hrs | 8,478 (54%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 1 hrs | 8,468 (54%) | Flash Flood |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 0 hrs | 7,762 (50%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 1 hrs | 7,371 (47%) | Strong Wind |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 1 hrs | 7,269 (46%) | Flash Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Orleans County recorded 716 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Orleans County started January 22, 2025, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 8,478 customers without power (54% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Orleans County, with 132 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Orleans County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th 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 Orleans County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland County | D | 25th |
| Washington County | D | 27th |
| Bennington County | D | 28th |
| Addison County | F | 15th |
| Caledonia County | D | 35th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Orleans County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Orleans County recorded 716 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Orleans County's reliability grade?
Orleans County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Orleans County?
The worst outage on record started January 22, 2025, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 8,478 customers.