Albany County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Wyoming
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2017 | 0 hrs | 9,792 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 9, 2022 | 8 hrs | 9,790 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| May 16, 2023 | 4 hrs | 9,786 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 0 hrs | 9,746 (42%) | High Wind |
| Aug 1, 2020 | 7 hrs | 9,723 (41%) | Hail |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Albany County recorded 155 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Albany County started October 20, 2017, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 9,792 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Albany County, with 26 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Albany County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Wyoming
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Albany County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs County | B | 73rd |
| Johnson County | B | 69th |
| Carbon County | B | 75th |
| Sublette County | B | 64th |
| Weston County | B | 64th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Albany County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Albany County recorded 155 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Albany County's reliability grade?
Albany County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Albany County?
The worst outage on record started October 20, 2017, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 9,792 customers.