Edwards CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2020 | 1 hrs | 3,721 (81%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 25, 2022 | <1 hr | 3,714 (81%) | Unnamed event |
| May 9, 2019 | 5 hrs | 3,653 (80%) | Hail |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 3 hrs | 3,556 (77%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 4 hrs | 3,522 (77%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Edwards County recorded 622 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Edwards County started January 16, 2020, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 3,721 customers without power (81% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Edwards County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Edwards County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Edwards County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | F | 14th |
| Dimmit County | F | 14th |
| Colorado County | F | 15th |
| Panola County | F | 14th |
| Houston County | F | 13th |
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 Edwards County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Edwards County recorded 622 outage events, averaging 4.4 hours each.
What is Edwards County's reliability grade?
Edwards County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Edwards County?
The worst outage on record started January 16, 2020, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 3,721 customers.