Gray CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.