Bastrop County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1 hrs | 29,248 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 2 hrs | 26,231 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1 hrs | 20,374 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 84 hrs | 19,594 (36%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 108 hrs | 7,716 (14%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bastrop County recorded 1,107 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bastrop County started July 21, 2017, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 29,248 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Bastrop County, with 142 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bastrop County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 49th 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 Bastrop County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Coryell County | C | 49th |
| Fort Bend County | C | 49th |
| Hardeman County | C | 50th |
| Fannin County | C | 50th |
| McLennan County | C | 51st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bastrop County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bastrop County recorded 1,107 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Bastrop County's reliability grade?
Bastrop County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 49th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bastrop County?
The worst outage on record started July 21, 2017, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 29,248 customers.