Anderson County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | 102 hrs | 13,340 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 80 hrs | 8,881 (31%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 42 hrs | 8,446 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 17, 2020 | 29 hrs | 8,266 (29%) | Heat |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 91 hrs | 8,262 (28%) | Ice Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Anderson County recorded 912 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Anderson County started May 28, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 102 hours and leaving up to 13,340 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Anderson County, with 135 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Anderson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Anderson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Van Zandt County | F | 17th |
| Irion County | F | 17th |
| Duval County | F | 17th |
| Willacy County | F | 16th |
| Martin County | F | 16th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Anderson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Anderson County recorded 912 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Anderson County's reliability grade?
Anderson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Anderson County?
The worst outage on record started May 28, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 102 hours and affecting up to 13,340 customers.