Dawson 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 14, 2021 | 93 hrs | 5,739 (62%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 27, 2021 | 61 hrs | 5,531 (60%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 2, 2015 | 95 hrs | 3,776 (41%) | Ice Storm |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 40 hrs | 3,490 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 hrs | 3,253 (35%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Dawson County, Texas that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Dawson County recorded 555 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dawson County started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 93 hours and leaving up to 5,739 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Dawson County, with 85 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dawson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Dawson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | D | 33rd |
| Refugio County | D | 32nd |
| Pecos County | D | 32nd |
| Burleson County | D | 32nd |
| Mitchell County | D | 34th |
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 Dawson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Dawson County recorded 555 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Dawson County's reliability grade?
Dawson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dawson County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 93 hours and affecting up to 5,739 customers.