Garza CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2019 | 3 hrs | 3,174 (62%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 129 hrs | 2,365 (46%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 47 hrs | 2,170 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 3 hrs | 2,118 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,108 (41%) | Drought |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Garza County recorded 350 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Garza County started August 23, 2019, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 3,174 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Garza County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Garza County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th 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 Garza County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County | C | 56th |
| Tom Green County | C | 56th |
| Hunt County | C | 57th |
| Floyd County | C | 56th |
| Runnels County | C | 57th |
Most reliable counties in Texas
The top 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Zavala County | A | 95th |
| Jasper County | A | 94th |
| Fayette County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Texas
The bottom 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity County | F | 2nd |
| Orange County | F | 2nd |
| Marion County | F | 4th |
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 Garza County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Garza County recorded 350 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Garza County's reliability grade?
Garza County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Garza County?
The worst outage on record started August 23, 2019, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 3,174 customers.