Erath County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2018 | 128 hrs | 8,826 (36%) | Drought |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 79 hrs | 8,609 (35%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 1 hrs | 4,829 (20%) | Excessive Heat |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 11 hrs | 4,780 (20%) | Drought |
| Oct 21, 2019 | 22 hrs | 4,707 (19%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Erath County recorded 566 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Erath County started February 21, 2018 (Drought), lasting 128 hours and leaving up to 8,826 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Erath County, with 81 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Erath County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 40th 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 Erath County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jones County | D | 40th |
| Menard County | D | 40th |
| Throckmorton County | C | 41st |
| Delta County | D | 39th |
| Llano County | D | 39th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Erath County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Erath County recorded 566 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Erath County's reliability grade?
Erath County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Erath County?
The worst outage on record started February 21, 2018 (Drought), lasting 128 hours and affecting up to 8,826 customers.