El Paso County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | 8 hrs | 38,358 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 35 hrs | 27,876 (8%) | High Wind |
| Aug 13, 2020 | 3 hrs | 27,034 (8%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 29, 2017 | 2 hrs | 16,672 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 1 hrs | 16,072 (5%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, El Paso County recorded 2,349 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in El Paso County started November 13, 2021, lasting 8 hours and leaving up to 38,358 customers without power (11% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in El Paso County, with 360 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, El Paso County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 82nd 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 El Paso County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bandera County | A | 82nd |
| Scurry County | A | 82nd |
| Hale County | A | 81st |
| Newton County | A | 81st |
| Bailey County | A | 85th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in El Paso County?
Between 2014 and 2025, El Paso County recorded 2,349 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is El Paso County's reliability grade?
El Paso County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 82nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in El Paso County?
The worst outage on record started November 13, 2021, lasting 8 hours and affecting up to 38,358 customers.