Cameron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 87 hrs | 43,776 (17%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 152 hrs | 28,057 (11%) | Hurricane Hanna |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 28 hrs | 19,786 (8%) | Hail |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 6 hrs | 19,642 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 22, 2021 | 1 hrs | 17,554 (7%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cameron County recorded 1,907 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cameron County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 87 hours and leaving up to 43,776 customers without power (17% of the county) at its peak.
January has historically been the worst month for outages in Cameron County, with 201 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cameron County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 61st 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 Cameron County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hemphill County | B | 61st |
| McCulloch County | B | 60th |
| Wise County | B | 60th |
| Bowie County | B | 60th |
| Dickens County | B | 62nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Cameron County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cameron County recorded 1,907 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Cameron County's reliability grade?
Cameron County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 61st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cameron County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 87 hours and affecting up to 43,776 customers.