Hill CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 81 hrs | 7,465 (40%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 4 hrs | 2,912 (16%) | Drought |
| May 2, 2025 | 18 hrs | 2,458 (13%) | Tornado |
| May 2, 2019 | 7 hrs | 2,251 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| May 6, 2025 | 5 hrs | 2,132 (12%) | Tornado |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Hill County, Texas that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hill County recorded 679 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hill County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 81 hours and leaving up to 7,465 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Hill County, with 106 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hill County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hill County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crockett County | C | 46th |
| Gray County | C | 46th |
| Jim Wells County | C | 46th |
| Hansford County | C | 47th |
| Taylor County | C | 46th |
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 Hill County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hill County recorded 679 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Hill County's reliability grade?
Hill County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hill County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 81 hours and affecting up to 7,465 customers.