Hardin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 | 11 hrs | 20,456 (60%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 16, 2024 | 54 hrs | 18,076 (53%) | Flash Flood |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 62 hrs | 16,763 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 310 hrs | 14,413 (43%) | Flash Flood |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 79 hrs | 13,197 (39%) | Tropical Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hardin County recorded 1,711 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hardin County started June 11, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 11 hours and leaving up to 20,456 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Hardin County, with 190 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hardin County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hardin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Falls County | F | 12th |
| Harrison County | F | 13th |
| Liberty County | F | 12th |
| Camp County | F | 12th |
| Morris County | F | 12th |
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 Hardin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hardin County recorded 1,711 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Hardin County's reliability grade?
Hardin County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hardin County?
The worst outage on record started June 11, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 11 hours and affecting up to 20,456 customers.