Cooke County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 | 79 hrs | 15,729 (52%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 23, 2020 | 32 hrs | 9,216 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 15 hrs | 5,355 (18%) | Flash Flood |
| May 18, 2025 | 15 hrs | 5,005 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 8 hrs | 4,790 (16%) | Heat |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cooke County recorded 748 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cooke County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 79 hours and leaving up to 15,729 customers without power (52% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Cooke County, with 104 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cooke County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th 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 Cooke County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Archer County | D | 38th |
| Lavaca County | D | 39th |
| Real County | D | 38th |
| Hutchinson County | D | 38th |
| Bell County | D | 39th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Cooke County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cooke County recorded 748 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Cooke County's reliability grade?
Cooke County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cooke County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 79 hours and affecting up to 15,729 customers.