Hot Springs CountyPower Outage History
2017–2025 · Wyoming
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2023 | 2 hrs | 2,539 (99%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 10, 2018 | <1 hr | 2,534 (99%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 4, 2017 | 3 hrs | 2,379 (93%) | High Wind |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 4 hrs | 2,379 (93%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 2 hrs | 2,369 (93%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Hot Springs County recorded 139 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hot Springs County started May 18, 2023, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 2,539 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hot Springs County, with 21 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hot Springs County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hot Springs County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon County | B | 75th |
| Albany County | B | 71st |
| Johnson County | B | 69th |
| Campbell County | B | 80th |
| Sweetwater County | A | 81st |
Most reliable counties in Wyoming
The top 3 counties in Wyoming by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Teton County | A | 97th |
| Fremont County | A | 94th |
| Niobrara County | A | 93rd |
Least reliable counties in Wyoming
The bottom 3 counties in Wyoming by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crook County | C | 41st |
| Converse County | C | 48th |
| 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 Hot Springs County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Hot Springs County recorded 139 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Hot Springs County's reliability grade?
Hot Springs County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 73rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hot Springs County?
The worst outage on record started May 18, 2023, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 2,539 customers.