Franklin County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 159 hrs | 8,784 (67%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 7 hrs | 8,355 (63%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 10 hrs | 4,526 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 35 hrs | 4,425 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 31 hrs | 4,218 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 933 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 159 hours and leaving up to 8,784 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 127 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dimmit County | F | 14th |
| Edwards County | F | 14th |
| Panola County | F | 14th |
| Houston County | F | 13th |
| Limestone County | F | 13th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Franklin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 933 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 159 hours and affecting up to 8,784 customers.