Freestone 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 21, 2023 | 67 hrs | 8,346 (66%) | Heat |
| May 23, 2024 | 22 hrs | 5,699 (45%) | Hail |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 164 hrs | 5,683 (45%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 34 hrs | 4,431 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 113 hrs | 4,416 (35%) | Ice Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Freestone County recorded 806 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Freestone County started June 21, 2023 (Heat), lasting 67 hours and leaving up to 8,346 customers without power (66% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Freestone County, with 101 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Freestone County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th 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 Freestone County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | F | 12th |
| Walker County | F | 12th |
| Waller County | F | 12th |
| Morris County | F | 12th |
| Camp County | F | 12th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Freestone County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Freestone County recorded 806 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Freestone County's reliability grade?
Freestone County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Freestone County?
The worst outage on record started June 21, 2023 (Heat), lasting 67 hours and affecting up to 8,346 customers.