Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2023 | 57 hrs | 16,009 (38%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 21 hrs | 13,629 (33%) | Winter Storm |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 80 hrs | 12,162 (29%) | Flood |
| Mar 10, 2024 | 40 hrs | 10,830 (26%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 47 hrs | 9,894 (24%) | Tropical Storm Philippe |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Washington County recorded 688 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washington County started November 27, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 57 hours and leaving up to 16,009 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Washington County, with 135 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washington County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 27th 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 Washington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bennington County | D | 28th |
| Rutland County | D | 25th |
| Orleans County | D | 24th |
| Caledonia County | D | 35th |
| Grand Isle County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Washington County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Washington County recorded 688 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Washington County's reliability grade?
Washington County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The worst outage on record started November 27, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 57 hours and affecting up to 16,009 customers.