Childress CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2020 | 62 hrs | 2,919 (54%) | Drought |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 3 hrs | 2,891 (53%) | Drought |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 3 hrs | 2,841 (52%) | Hail |
| Apr 27, 2021 | 2 hrs | 2,832 (52%) | Hail |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 5 hrs | 2,831 (52%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Childress County recorded 360 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Childress County started October 28, 2020 (Drought), lasting 62 hours and leaving up to 2,919 customers without power (54% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Childress County, with 52 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Childress County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 52nd 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 Childress County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ochiltree County | C | 52nd |
| Washington County | C | 51st |
| Terry County | C | 52nd |
| Nolan County | C | 51st |
| Fisher County | C | 51st |
Most reliable counties in Texas
The top 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Zavala County | A | 95th |
| Jasper County | A | 94th |
| Fayette County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Texas
The bottom 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity County | F | 2nd |
| Orange County | F | 2nd |
| Marion County | F | 4th |
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 Childress County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Childress County recorded 360 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Childress County's reliability grade?
Childress County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 52nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Childress County?
The worst outage on record started October 28, 2020 (Drought), lasting 62 hours and affecting up to 2,919 customers.