Clay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2023 | 3 hrs | 2,542 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 64 hrs | 1,887 (34%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 9 hrs | 1,260 (23%) | Drought |
| Mar 31, 2023 | <1 hr | 1,153 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 8, 2024 | <1 hr | 1,144 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clay County recorded 392 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clay County started February 14, 2023, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 2,542 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Clay County, with 72 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clay County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd 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 Clay County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jack County | C | 42nd |
| Bee County | C | 42nd |
| Reeves County | C | 43rd |
| Parker County | C | 43rd |
| Starr County | C | 41st |
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 Clay County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clay County recorded 392 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Clay County's reliability grade?
Clay County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2023, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 2,542 customers.