Converse CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2022 | 8 hrs | 5,684 (74%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 3, 2019 | <1 hr | 4,727 (62%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 5 hrs | 4,333 (56%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 30, 2018 | <1 hr | 4,333 (56%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 2 hrs | 4,315 (56%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Converse County recorded 574 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Converse County started May 12, 2022, lasting 8 hours and leaving up to 5,684 customers without power (74% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Converse County, with 79 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Converse County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Wyoming
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Converse County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crook County | C | 41st |
| Weston County | B | 64th |
| Sublette County | B | 64th |
| Johnson County | B | 69th |
| Albany County | B | 71st |
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 Converse County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Converse County recorded 574 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Converse County's reliability grade?
Converse County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Converse County?
The worst outage on record started May 12, 2022, lasting 8 hours and affecting up to 5,684 customers.