Burnet County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Texas
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 87 hrs | 15,962 (49%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 7,020 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 7,020 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 7,020 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 0 hrs | 7,020 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Burnet County recorded 612 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Burnet County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 87 hours and leaving up to 15,962 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Burnet County, with 86 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Burnet County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 70th 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 Burnet County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hockley County | B | 70th |
| Lamar County | B | 69th |
| Cottle County | B | 69th |
| Navarro County | B | 70th |
| Stonewall County | B | 69th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Burnet County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Burnet County recorded 612 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Burnet County's reliability grade?
Burnet County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 70th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Burnet County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 87 hours and affecting up to 15,962 customers.