Bee CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2020 | 10 hrs | 10,824 (79%) | Drought |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 2 hrs | 7,560 (55%) | Drought |
| Dec 16, 2023 | 4 hrs | 7,540 (55%) | Drought |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 2 hrs | 7,528 (55%) | Drought |
| May 24, 2021 | 3 hrs | 7,505 (55%) | Drought |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Bee County, Texas that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bee County recorded 930 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bee County started May 16, 2020 (Drought), lasting 10 hours and leaving up to 10,824 customers without power (79% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Bee County, with 131 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bee County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jack County | C | 42nd |
| Clay County | C | 42nd |
| Starr County | C | 41st |
| Throckmorton County | C | 41st |
| Reeves County | C | 43rd |
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 Bee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bee County recorded 930 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Bee County's reliability grade?
Bee County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bee County?
The worst outage on record started May 16, 2020 (Drought), lasting 10 hours and affecting up to 10,824 customers.