Andrews 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2019 | 2 hrs | 5,820 (41%) | Hail |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 2 hrs | 5,518 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 2 hrs | 3,831 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 2 hrs | 3,384 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 89 hrs | 3,373 (24%) | Winter Storm Uri |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Andrews County recorded 339 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Andrews County started May 6, 2019 (Hail), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 5,820 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Andrews County, with 48 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Andrews County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Andrews County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Swisher County | B | 66th |
| DeWitt County | B | 67th |
| Bexar County | B | 66th |
| Crane County | B | 67th |
| Kendall County | B | 68th |
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 Andrews County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Andrews County recorded 339 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Andrews County's reliability grade?
Andrews County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 66th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Andrews County?
The worst outage on record started May 6, 2019 (Hail), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 5,820 customers.