Franklin County Power Outage History
2019–2023 · Washington
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2019 | 0 hrs | 2,026 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 1 hrs | 1,417 (4%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 27 hrs | 1,403 (4%) | Dust Storm |
| Dec 27, 2020 | 1 hrs | 919 (2%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 27, 2019 | 6 hrs | 600 (2%) | Blizzard |
Over the 5 years from 2019 to 2023, Franklin County recorded 21 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started April 24, 2019, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 2,026 customers without power (5% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 5 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Washington
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Grant County | A | 99th |
| Klickitat County | A | 99th |
| Skamania County | A | 99th |
| Okanogan County | A | 97th |
| Benton County | A | 95th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Franklin County?
Between 2019 and 2023, Franklin County recorded 21 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 98th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started April 24, 2019, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 2,026 customers.