Gonzales County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2017 | 33 hrs | 4,474 (27%) | Hurricane Harvey |
| May 13, 2024 | 24 hrs | 4,145 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 16, 2020 | 1 hrs | 3,243 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 22, 2025 | 0 hrs | 3,001 (18%) | Drought |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 2 hrs | 2,955 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Gonzales County recorded 1,030 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gonzales County started August 26, 2017 (Hurricane Harvey), lasting 33 hours and leaving up to 4,474 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Gonzales County, with 152 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gonzales County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 63rd 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 Gonzales County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hood County | B | 63rd |
| Somervell County | B | 62nd |
| Dallam County | B | 64th |
| Dickens County | B | 62nd |
| Caldwell County | B | 64th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Gonzales County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Gonzales County recorded 1,030 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Gonzales County's reliability grade?
Gonzales County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 63rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gonzales County?
The worst outage on record started August 26, 2017 (Hurricane Harvey), lasting 33 hours and affecting up to 4,474 customers.