Hidalgo County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2023 | 133 hrs | 200,550 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 197 hrs | 153,337 (20%) | Hurricane Hanna |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 90 hrs | 124,336 (17%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 46 hrs | 61,152 (8%) | Heat |
| May 12, 2021 | 58 hrs | 47,372 (6%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hidalgo County recorded 3,312 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hidalgo County started April 29, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 133 hours and leaving up to 200,550 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hidalgo County, with 327 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hidalgo County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 55th 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 Hidalgo County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | C | 56th |
| Tom Green County | C | 56th |
| Garza County | C | 56th |
| Brown County | C | 56th |
| Grayson County | C | 54th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hidalgo County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hidalgo County recorded 3,312 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Hidalgo County's reliability grade?
Hidalgo County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 55th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hidalgo County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 133 hours and affecting up to 200,550 customers.