Albany CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2017 | <1 hr | 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 | <1 hr | 9,746 (42%) | High Wind |
| Aug 1, 2020 | 7 hrs | 9,723 (41%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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 less than 1 hour 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).
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 |
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 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 less than 1 hour and affecting up to 9,792 customers.