Crosby County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2023 | 5 hrs | 7,806 (82%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 13, 2023 | 2 hrs | 5,676 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 8 hrs | 4,426 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 9, 2023 | 2 hrs | 2,841 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 92 hrs | 2,733 (29%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Crosby County recorded 239 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crosby County started May 22, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 7,806 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Crosby County, with 43 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crosby County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 54th 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 Crosby County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County | C | 54th |
| Grayson County | C | 54th |
| Kent County | C | 53rd |
| Williamson County | C | 53rd |
| Hidalgo County | C | 55th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Crosby County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Crosby County recorded 239 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Crosby County's reliability grade?
Crosby County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 54th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crosby County?
The worst outage on record started May 22, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 7,806 customers.