Collingsworth CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2016 | 3 hrs | 1,586 (76%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 22, 2015 | 1 hrs | 1,584 (76%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 46 hrs | 1,584 (76%) | Blizzard |
| May 12, 2016 | 2 hrs | 1,583 (76%) | Unnamed event |
| May 9, 2015 | 2 hrs | 1,583 (76%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Collingsworth County recorded 271 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Collingsworth County started July 7, 2016, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 1,586 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Collingsworth County, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Collingsworth County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Collingsworth County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Callahan County | F | 20th |
| Austin County | F | 20th |
| Blanco County | D | 20th |
| Nacogdoches County | F | 19th |
| Donley County | F | 19th |
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 Collingsworth County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Collingsworth County recorded 271 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Collingsworth County's reliability grade?
Collingsworth County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Collingsworth County?
The worst outage on record started July 7, 2016, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 1,586 customers.