Dickens CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2020 | 110 hrs | 868 (87%) | Ice Storm |
| May 20, 2019 | 10 hrs | 392 (39%) | Tornado |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 2 hrs | 378 (38%) | Drought |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 5 hrs | 370 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 2, 2015 | 3 hrs | 369 (37%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Dickens County recorded 160 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dickens County started October 28, 2020 (Ice Storm), lasting 110 hours and leaving up to 868 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Dickens County, with 23 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dickens County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Sized for Dickens County's outage profile
See more picks in our Best Small Power Stations (Under 1,000Wh) roundup.
Outage-prep kit
See our outage-prep guides or the Texas storm prep checklist.
No ads. No data selling. This site runs entirely on Amazon affiliate commissions — buying through our links costs you nothing extra and keeps it free for everyone.
Read our mission →Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Dickens County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Somervell County | B | 62nd |
| Hemphill County | B | 61st |
| Cameron County | B | 61st |
| Hood County | B | 63rd |
| Gonzales County | B | 63rd |
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 Dickens County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Dickens County recorded 160 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Dickens County's reliability grade?
Dickens County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 62nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dickens County?
The worst outage on record started October 28, 2020 (Ice Storm), lasting 110 hours and affecting up to 868 customers.