Colorado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2023 | 88 hrs | 7,324 (88%) | Excessive Heat |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 47 hrs | 5,606 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 6, 2019 | 28 hrs | 3,654 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 9, 2023 | 9 hrs | 3,462 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 25, 2022 | 17 hrs | 2,966 (36%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Colorado County, Texas that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Colorado County recorded 2,820 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Colorado County started June 22, 2023 (Excessive Heat), lasting 88 hours and leaving up to 7,324 customers without power (88% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Colorado County, with 321 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Colorado County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Colorado County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards County | F | 14th |
| Carson County | F | 16th |
| Franklin County | F | 14th |
| Brewster County | F | 16th |
| Briscoe County | F | 16th |
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 Colorado County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Colorado County recorded 2,820 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Colorado County's reliability grade?
Colorado County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Colorado County?
The worst outage on record started June 22, 2023 (Excessive Heat), lasting 88 hours and affecting up to 7,324 customers.