Cooke CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Cooke County, Texas that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.