Cherokee CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Cherokee County, Texas that day.
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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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.