Gray County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2020 | 137 hrs | 10,717 (78%) | Drought |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 12 hrs | 7,386 (54%) | Funnel Cloud |
| Aug 6, 2017 | 41 hrs | 6,232 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 7 hrs | 5,067 (37%) | High Wind |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 2 hrs | 4,079 (30%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Gray County recorded 508 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gray County started October 28, 2020 (Drought), lasting 137 hours and leaving up to 10,717 customers without power (78% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Gray County, with 72 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gray County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th 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 Gray County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Wells County | C | 46th |
| Hill County | C | 46th |
| Taylor County | C | 46th |
| Crockett County | C | 46th |
| Palo Pinto County | C | 45th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Gray County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Gray County recorded 508 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Gray County's reliability grade?
Gray County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gray County?
The worst outage on record started October 28, 2020 (Drought), lasting 137 hours and affecting up to 10,717 customers.