Floyd CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2020 | 119 hrs | 2,720 (59%) | Drought |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 hrs | 1,821 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2018 | 1 hrs | 1,247 (27%) | Drought |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 1 hrs | 1,229 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 1 hrs | 1,219 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Floyd County recorded 223 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Floyd County started October 28, 2020 (Drought), lasting 119 hours and leaving up to 2,720 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Floyd County, with 37 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Floyd County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th 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 Floyd County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Green County | C | 56th |
| Garza County | C | 56th |
| Brown County | C | 56th |
| Hunt County | C | 57th |
| Runnels County | C | 57th |
Most reliable counties in Texas
The top 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Zavala County | A | 95th |
| Jasper County | A | 94th |
| Fayette County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Texas
The bottom 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity County | F | 2nd |
| Orange County | F | 2nd |
| Marion County | F | 4th |
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 Floyd County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Floyd County recorded 223 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Floyd County's reliability grade?
Floyd County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Floyd County?
The worst outage on record started October 28, 2020 (Drought), lasting 119 hours and affecting up to 2,720 customers.