Goliad CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2021 | 89 hrs | 2,857 (55%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 27, 2022 | 13 hrs | 2,447 (47%) | Drought |
| Sep 26, 2018 | 3 hrs | 2,235 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 22, 2018 | <1 hr | 2,229 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 16, 2018 | 2 hrs | 1,484 (29%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Goliad County recorded 687 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Goliad County started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 89 hours and leaving up to 2,857 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Goliad County, with 102 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Goliad County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th 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 Goliad County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | D | 26th |
| Jeff Davis County | D | 27th |
| Upton County | D | 27th |
| Kinney County | D | 25th |
| Uvalde County | D | 27th |
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 Goliad County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Goliad County recorded 687 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Goliad County's reliability grade?
Goliad County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Goliad County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 89 hours and affecting up to 2,857 customers.