Caldwell County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1 hrs | 9,781 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1 hrs | 9,558 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 2 hrs | 7,527 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 79 hrs | 6,940 (32%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 12 hrs | 3,080 (14%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Caldwell County recorded 487 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Caldwell County started July 21, 2017, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 9,781 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Caldwell County, with 70 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Caldwell County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 64th 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 Caldwell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dallam County | B | 64th |
| Rains County | B | 65th |
| Winkler County | B | 65th |
| Gonzales County | B | 63rd |
| Hood County | B | 63rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Caldwell County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Caldwell County recorded 487 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Caldwell County's reliability grade?
Caldwell County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 64th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Caldwell County?
The worst outage on record started July 21, 2017, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 9,781 customers.