Cherokee County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 79 hrs | 12,169 (41%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 32 hrs | 9,568 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 25, 2015 | 38 hrs | 8,595 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 38 hrs | 8,586 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 10, 2021 | 72 hrs | 8,489 (29%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cherokee County recorded 985 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cherokee County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 79 hours and leaving up to 12,169 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Cherokee County, with 134 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cherokee County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th 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 Cherokee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone County | F | 13th |
| Houston County | F | 13th |
| Galveston County | F | 13th |
| Panola County | F | 14th |
| Harrison County | F | 13th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Cherokee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cherokee County recorded 985 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Cherokee County's reliability grade?
Cherokee County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cherokee County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 79 hours and affecting up to 12,169 customers.