Deaf Smith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 50 hrs | 8,647 (65%) | High Wind |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 7 hrs | 7,399 (55%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jul 4, 2016 | 2 hrs | 6,860 (51%) | Hail |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 2 hrs | 4,337 (33%) | Drought |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 0 hrs | 4,276 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Deaf Smith County recorded 1,071 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Deaf Smith County started March 14, 2025 (High Wind), lasting 50 hours and leaving up to 8,647 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Deaf Smith County, with 144 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Deaf Smith County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th 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 Deaf Smith County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Frio County | D | 39th |
| Bell County | D | 39th |
| Lee County | D | 39th |
| Llano County | D | 39th |
| Delta County | D | 39th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Deaf Smith County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Deaf Smith County recorded 1,071 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Deaf Smith County's reliability grade?
Deaf Smith County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Deaf Smith County?
The worst outage on record started March 14, 2025 (High Wind), lasting 50 hours and affecting up to 8,647 customers.