Gaines CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2023 | 2 hrs | 6,237 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 8, 2023 | 3 hrs | 5,157 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 29, 2023 | 3 hrs | 3,603 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 2 hrs | 3,468 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 2 hrs | 3,257 (19%) | High Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Gaines County recorded 573 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gaines County started April 12, 2023, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 6,237 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Gaines County, with 92 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gaines County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Gaines County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Atascosa County | B | 73rd |
| Comal County | B | 73rd |
| Wilbarger County | B | 73rd |
| Sherman County | B | 73rd |
| Brazos County | B | 73rd |
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 Gaines County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Gaines County recorded 573 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Gaines County's reliability grade?
Gaines County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 73rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gaines County?
The worst outage on record started April 12, 2023, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 6,237 customers.