Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.