Ellis CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2021 | 98 hrs | 25,236 (26%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 34 hrs | 22,117 (23%) | Hail |
| May 7, 2023 | 25 hrs | 12,939 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 8, 2018 | 2 hrs | 12,920 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| May 28, 2024 | 102 hrs | 10,937 (11%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Ellis County recorded 1,134 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ellis County started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 98 hours and leaving up to 25,236 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Ellis County, with 140 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ellis County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Ellis County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Pinto County | C | 45th |
| Taylor County | C | 46th |
| Kimble County | C | 45th |
| Jim Wells County | C | 46th |
| Lynn County | C | 45th |
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 Ellis County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Ellis County recorded 1,134 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Ellis County's reliability grade?
Ellis County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ellis County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 98 hours and affecting up to 25,236 customers.