Burleson CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 | <1 hr | 7,763 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 2 hrs | 6,903 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 21, 2017 | <1 hr | 6,066 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 24 hrs | 5,581 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 2 hrs | 4,401 (33%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Burleson County recorded 1,703 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Burleson County started July 21, 2017, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 7,763 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Burleson County, with 196 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Burleson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Burleson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pecos County | D | 32nd |
| Refugio County | D | 32nd |
| Hopkins County | D | 32nd |
| Shelby County | D | 32nd |
| Comanche County | D | 31st |
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 Burleson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Burleson County recorded 1,703 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Burleson County's reliability grade?
Burleson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Burleson County?
The worst outage on record started July 21, 2017, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 7,763 customers.