Fort Bend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 25 hrs | 236,443 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 9 hrs | 177,765 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 9, 2024 | <1 hr | 177,175 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 27 hrs | 171,660 (25%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 18 hrs | 140,264 (20%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fort Bend County recorded 4,134 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fort Bend County started July 8, 2024, lasting 25 hours and leaving up to 236,443 customers without power (34% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Fort Bend County, with 398 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fort Bend County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Fort Bend County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hardeman County | C | 50th |
| Bastrop County | C | 49th |
| Coryell County | C | 49th |
| Fannin County | C | 50th |
| McLennan 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 Fort Bend County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fort Bend County recorded 4,134 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Fort Bend County's reliability grade?
Fort Bend County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 49th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fort Bend County?
The worst outage on record started July 8, 2024, lasting 25 hours and affecting up to 236,443 customers.