Bell County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Texas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | 2 hrs | 62,146 (33%) | Flood |
| May 23, 2024 | 22 hrs | 60,978 (33%) | Flood |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 166 hrs | 53,031 (28%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 24, 2024 | 72 hrs | 25,977 (14%) | Tornado |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 83 hrs | 24,828 (13%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Bell County recorded 1,083 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bell County started May 22, 2024 (Flood), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 62,146 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Bell County, with 155 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bell County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th 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 Bell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Frio County | D | 39th |
| Deaf Smith County | D | 39th |
| Lee County | D | 39th |
| Lavaca County | D | 39th |
| Llano County | D | 39th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bell County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Bell County recorded 1,083 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Bell County's reliability grade?
Bell County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bell County?
The worst outage on record started May 22, 2024 (Flood), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 62,146 customers.