DeWitt CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2017 | 39 hrs | 2,750 (17%) | Hurricane Harvey |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 107 hrs | 2,290 (14%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 17, 2015 | 2 hrs | 1,899 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 22, 2022 | <1 hr | 1,808 (11%) | Drought |
| Jan 24, 2015 | <1 hr | 1,674 (10%) | Drought |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, DeWitt County recorded 578 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in DeWitt County started August 26, 2017 (Hurricane Harvey), lasting 39 hours and leaving up to 2,750 customers without power (17% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in DeWitt County, with 77 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, DeWitt County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to DeWitt County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crane County | B | 67th |
| Andrews County | B | 66th |
| Swisher County | B | 66th |
| Bexar County | B | 66th |
| Kendall County | B | 68th |
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 DeWitt County?
Between 2014 and 2025, DeWitt County recorded 578 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is DeWitt County's reliability grade?
DeWitt County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 67th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in DeWitt County?
The worst outage on record started August 26, 2017 (Hurricane Harvey), lasting 39 hours and affecting up to 2,750 customers.