Hall CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Texas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2020 | 19 hrs | 1,903 (62%) | High Wind |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 3 hrs | 1,903 (62%) | High Wind |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 4 hrs | 1,899 (62%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 11 hrs | 1,560 (51%) | Hail |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 73 hrs | 1,555 (51%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Hall County recorded 298 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hall County started October 28, 2020 (High Wind), lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 1,903 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hall County, with 41 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hall County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hall County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Val Verde County | D | 30th |
| Armstrong County | D | 30th |
| La Salle County | D | 31st |
| Red River County | D | 29th |
| San Patricio County | D | 31st |
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 Hall County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Hall County recorded 298 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Hall County's reliability grade?
Hall County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hall County?
The worst outage on record started October 28, 2020 (High Wind), lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 1,903 customers.