Hale County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2020 | 93 hrs | 10,794 (41%) | Drought |
| Nov 13, 2014 | 1 hrs | 7,215 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 5 hrs | 6,666 (26%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Oct 9, 2019 | 1 hrs | 3,567 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 9, 2020 | 0 hrs | 3,500 (13%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hale County recorded 387 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hale County started October 28, 2020 (Drought), lasting 93 hours and leaving up to 10,794 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hale County, with 61 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hale County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 81st 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 Hale County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Newton County | A | 81st |
| Scurry County | A | 82nd |
| Bandera County | A | 82nd |
| El Paso County | A | 82nd |
| Cochran County | B | 79th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hale County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hale County recorded 387 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Hale County's reliability grade?
Hale County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 81st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hale County?
The worst outage on record started October 28, 2020 (Drought), lasting 93 hours and affecting up to 10,794 customers.