Texas County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Missouri
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2023 | 18 hrs | 4,202 (24%) | Winter Storm |
| May 20, 2025 | 4 hrs | 1,974 (11%) | Hail |
| Oct 21, 2019 | 15 hrs | 1,921 (11%) | Tornado |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 16 hrs | 1,854 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 1 hrs | 1,849 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Texas County recorded 835 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Texas County started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 18 hours and leaving up to 4,202 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Texas County, with 94 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Texas County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Texas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | B | 71st |
| Camden County | B | 72nd |
| Osage County | B | 72nd |
| Atchison County | B | 71st |
| Cass County | B | 70th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Texas County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Texas County recorded 835 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Texas County's reliability grade?
Texas County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 72nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Texas County?
The worst outage on record started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 18 hours and affecting up to 4,202 customers.