Fayette CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | 99 hrs | 17,737 (74%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 119 hrs | 17,254 (72%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 74 hrs | 11,729 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 27 hrs | 9,402 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 30 hrs | 8,160 (34%) | High Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fayette County recorded 1,362 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fayette County started April 2, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 99 hours and leaving up to 17,737 customers without power (74% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Fayette County, with 160 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fayette County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in West Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Fayette County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wirt County | F | 4th |
| Nicholas County | F | 4th |
| Webster County | F | 4th |
| McDowell County | F | 3rd |
| Marshall County | F | 4th |
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 Fayette County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fayette County recorded 1,362 outage events, averaging 4.8 hours each.
What is Fayette County's reliability grade?
Fayette County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The worst outage on record started April 2, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 99 hours and affecting up to 17,737 customers.