Hansford CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2022 | 13 hrs | 2,761 (71%) | Drought |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 2 hrs | 1,888 (49%) | Drought |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1 hrs | 1,784 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 55 hrs | 1,218 (32%) | High Wind |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 68 hrs | 1,137 (29%) | Frost/Freeze |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Hansford County recorded 306 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hansford County started June 8, 2022 (Drought), lasting 13 hours and leaving up to 2,761 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hansford County, with 55 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hansford County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 47th 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 Hansford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kleberg County | C | 47th |
| Lipscomb County | C | 47th |
| Crockett County | C | 46th |
| Hill County | C | 46th |
| Gray County | C | 46th |
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 Hansford County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Hansford County recorded 306 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Hansford County's reliability grade?
Hansford County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 47th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hansford County?
The worst outage on record started June 8, 2022 (Drought), lasting 13 hours and affecting up to 2,761 customers.