Castro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2023 | 3 hrs | 4,136 (45%) | High Wind |
| Aug 19, 2020 | 2 hrs | 3,694 (40%) | Drought |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 1 hrs | 3,282 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 18 hrs | 2,235 (24%) | High Wind |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 11 hrs | 2,031 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Castro County recorded 793 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Castro County started April 2, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 4,136 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Castro County, with 83 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Castro County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 58th 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 Castro County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Parmer County | C | 58th |
| Young County | C | 58th |
| Collin County | C | 57th |
| Denton County | C | 57th |
| Rockwall County | C | 59th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Castro County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Castro County recorded 793 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Castro County's reliability grade?
Castro County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 58th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Castro County?
The worst outage on record started April 2, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 4,136 customers.