Culberson CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2024 | 269 hrs | 1,745 (80%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 13 hrs | 1,735 (80%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 15 hrs | 1,666 (77%) | High Wind |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 265 hrs | 1,471 (68%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 24, 2024 | 3 hrs | 1,399 (64%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Culberson County recorded 695 distinct power outage events, averaging 10.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Culberson County started July 4, 2024, lasting 269 hours and leaving up to 1,745 customers without power (80% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Culberson County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Culberson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Culberson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto County | F | 7th |
| Jefferson County | F | 7th |
| Upshur County | F | 8th |
| Leon County | F | 7th |
| Hudspeth County | F | 8th |
Most reliable counties in Texas
The top 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Zavala County | A | 95th |
| Jasper County | A | 94th |
| Fayette County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Texas
The bottom 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity County | F | 2nd |
| Orange County | F | 2nd |
| Marion County | F | 4th |
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 Culberson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Culberson County recorded 695 outage events, averaging 10.2 hours each.
What is Culberson County's reliability grade?
Culberson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Culberson County?
The worst outage on record started July 4, 2024, lasting 269 hours and affecting up to 1,745 customers.