Fisher CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2023 | 70 hrs | 1,512 (67%) | Drought |
| Jun 8, 2018 | 11 hrs | 902 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 8, 2018 | 4 hrs | 899 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 2 hrs | 897 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| May 24, 2020 | 3 hrs | 892 (40%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fisher County recorded 239 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fisher County started June 22, 2023 (Drought), lasting 70 hours and leaving up to 1,512 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Fisher County, with 39 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fisher County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Fisher County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan County | C | 51st |
| Kaufman County | C | 51st |
| Montague County | C | 51st |
| McLennan County | C | 51st |
| Washington County | C | 51st |
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 Fisher County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fisher County recorded 239 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Fisher County's reliability grade?
Fisher County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fisher County?
The worst outage on record started June 22, 2023 (Drought), lasting 70 hours and affecting up to 1,512 customers.