Fayette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1 hrs | 2,111 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 2 hrs | 1,690 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1 hrs | 1,105 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 2 hrs | 1,088 (12%) | Flash Flood |
| May 9, 2017 | 1 hrs | 736 (8%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fayette County recorded 316 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fayette County started July 21, 2017, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 2,111 customers without power (23% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Fayette County, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fayette County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 91st 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 Fayette County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman County | A | 90th |
| Guadalupe County | A | 89th |
| Lubbock County | A | 88th |
| Jasper County | A | 94th |
| Lamb County | A | 87th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fayette County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fayette County recorded 316 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Fayette County's reliability grade?
Fayette County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 91st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The worst outage on record started July 21, 2017, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 2,111 customers.