Rutland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2017 | 45 hrs | 15,886 (42%) | Strong Wind |
| Dec 11, 2014 | 91 hrs | 9,560 (25%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 17, 2022 | 49 hrs | 8,904 (23%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 9, 2014 | 41 hrs | 8,780 (23%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 31 hrs | 8,620 (23%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Rutland County recorded 832 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rutland County started May 5, 2017 (Strong Wind), lasting 45 hours and leaving up to 15,886 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Rutland County, with 121 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rutland County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th 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 Rutland County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Orleans County | D | 24th |
| Washington County | D | 27th |
| Bennington County | D | 28th |
| Addison County | F | 15th |
| Caledonia County | D | 35th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Rutland County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Rutland County recorded 832 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Rutland County's reliability grade?
Rutland County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rutland County?
The worst outage on record started May 5, 2017 (Strong Wind), lasting 45 hours and affecting up to 15,886 customers.