Brown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 79 hrs | 7,476 (28%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 8, 2024 | 2 hrs | 5,427 (20%) | Hail |
| Sep 1, 2020 | 20 hrs | 4,794 (18%) | Drought |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 5 hrs | 4,538 (17%) | Hail |
| May 23, 2025 | 23 hrs | 4,278 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Brown County recorded 444 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Brown County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 79 hours and leaving up to 7,476 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Brown County, with 91 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Brown County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th 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 Brown County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Garza County | C | 56th |
| Hunt County | C | 57th |
| Tom Green County | C | 56th |
| Runnels County | C | 57th |
| Floyd County | C | 56th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Brown County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Brown County recorded 444 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Brown County's reliability grade?
Brown County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Brown County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 79 hours and affecting up to 7,476 customers.