Garfield CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Washington
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2022 | 12 hrs | 1,186 (71%) | High Wind |
| May 26, 2019 | 4 hrs | 1,183 (71%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 7, 2017 | <1 hr | 1,174 (70%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 19, 2020 | <1 hr | 1,162 (69%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 5, 2018 | <1 hr | 1,151 (69%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Garfield County recorded 486 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Garfield County started January 7, 2022 (High Wind), lasting 12 hours and leaving up to 1,186 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Garfield County, with 62 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Garfield County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Garfield County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kittitas County | D | 31st |
| Thurston County | D | 33rd |
| Jefferson County | D | 34th |
| King County | D | 28th |
| Clallam County | D | 38th |
Most reliable counties in Washington
The top 3 counties in Washington by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Skamania County | A | 99th |
| Klickitat County | A | 99th |
| Grant County | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties in Washington
The bottom 3 counties in Washington by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry County | F | 10th |
| Kitsap County | F | 15th |
| Island County | F | 17th |
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 Garfield County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Garfield County recorded 486 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Garfield County's reliability grade?
Garfield County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Garfield County?
The worst outage on record started January 7, 2022 (High Wind), lasting 12 hours and affecting up to 1,186 customers.