Ector County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 86 hrs | 28,468 (18%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jan 2, 2015 | 99 hrs | 10,579 (7%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 5 hrs | 10,350 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 29 hrs | 10,115 (6%) | High Wind |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 2 hrs | 8,956 (6%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Ector County recorded 1,045 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ector County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 86 hours and leaving up to 28,468 customers without power (18% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Ector County, with 122 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ector County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th 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 Ector County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria County | B | 76th |
| Randall County | B | 76th |
| Foard County | B | 77th |
| Yoakum County | B | 77th |
| Comal County | B | 73rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Ector County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Ector County recorded 1,045 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Ector County's reliability grade?
Ector County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ector County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 86 hours and affecting up to 28,468 customers.