Fort Bend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 25 hrs | 236,443 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 9 hrs | 177,765 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 0 hrs | 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.