Comal County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 76 hrs | 50,553 (38%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 36 hrs | 15,643 (12%) | Drought |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 1 hrs | 11,267 (8%) | Drought |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 10 hrs | 9,333 (7%) | Drought |
| Aug 14, 2022 | 2 hrs | 8,418 (6%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Comal County recorded 597 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Comal County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 76 hours and leaving up to 50,553 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Comal County, with 77 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Comal County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 73rd 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 Comal County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gaines County | B | 73rd |
| Atascosa County | B | 73rd |
| Wilbarger County | B | 73rd |
| Sherman County | B | 73rd |
| Brazos County | B | 73rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Comal County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Comal County recorded 597 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Comal County's reliability grade?
Comal County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 73rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Comal County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 76 hours and affecting up to 50,553 customers.