PowerOutageHistory
Reliability Grade
F
Least reliable
2014-2025
Texas

Harrison CountyPower Outage History

20142025 · Texas
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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.

Takeaway
High outage risk
Reliability Rank
Fuller bar = more reliable
Nationwide13th pct
In Texas#222 of 251
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Total events
981
Recorded 2014–2025
Avg duration
3.2 hrs
Per outage event
Longest outage
205 hrs
Single worst event on record
Customers served
50,385
Utility customers in county

Outages by year

Outages by month (seasonality)

Worst outage events on record

DateDurationCustomers affectedCause
Jun 16, 2023205 hrs28,811 (57%)Thunderstorm Wind
Mar 4, 202534 hrs12,182 (24%)Tornado
Jun 19, 201956 hrs12,094 (24%)Thunderstorm Wind
May 28, 201795 hrs11,387 (23%)Thunderstorm Wind
Apr 9, 202463 hrs10,856 (22%)Flash Flood

Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?

Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Harrison County, Texas that day.

Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Harrison County recorded 981 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.

The single worst outage on record in Harrison County started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 205 hours and leaving up to 28,811 customers without power (57% of the county) at its peak.

May has historically been the worst month for outages in Harrison County, with 128 events recorded during that month across the dataset.

Based on this history, Harrison County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).

Similar counties in Texas

Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Harrison County.

CountyGradeNational percentile
Hardin CountyF12th
Falls CountyF12th
Liberty CountyF12th
Galveston CountyF13th
Camp CountyF12th

Most reliable counties nationally

The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.

CountyStateGradeNational percentile
Clay CountySouth DakotaA100th
Clearwater CountyMinnesotaA99th
Limestone CountyAlabamaA99th

Least reliable counties nationally

The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.

FAQ

How often does power go out in Harrison County?

Between 2014 and 2025, Harrison County recorded 981 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.

What is Harrison County's reliability grade?

Harrison County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.

What was the worst power outage in Harrison County?

The worst outage on record started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 205 hours and affecting up to 28,811 customers.

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Data: ORNL EAGLE-I Recorded Electricity Outages (2014–2025), CC BY 4.0. Storm names: NOAA Storm Events Database. Last data refresh: 2025. See methodology.