Brazos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 72 hrs | 44,703 (38%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 20 hrs | 14,393 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 3 hrs | 10,984 (9%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 2 hrs | 10,496 (9%) | Excessive Heat |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 11 hrs | 8,462 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Brazos County recorded 621 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Brazos County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 72 hours and leaving up to 44,703 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Brazos County, with 84 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Brazos County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Brazos County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman County | B | 73rd |
| Wilbarger County | B | 73rd |
| Hays County | B | 72nd |
| Atascosa County | B | 73rd |
| Gaines County | B | 73rd |
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 Brazos County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Brazos County recorded 621 outage events, averaging 1.3 hours each.
What is Brazos County's reliability grade?
Brazos County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 73rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Brazos County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 72 hours and affecting up to 44,703 customers.