Colorado County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.