Hockley County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2024 | 62 hrs | 7,318 (40%) | Hail |
| May 18, 2022 | 4 hrs | 5,473 (30%) | Drought |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 2 hrs | 5,134 (28%) | Hail |
| Nov 3, 2020 | 1 hrs | 5,022 (27%) | Drought |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 3 hrs | 4,724 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hockley County recorded 392 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hockley County started May 29, 2024 (Hail), lasting 62 hours and leaving up to 7,318 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hockley County, with 57 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hockley County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 70th 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 Hockley County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Burnet County | B | 70th |
| Lamar County | B | 69th |
| Cottle County | B | 69th |
| Navarro County | B | 70th |
| Stonewall County | B | 69th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hockley County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hockley County recorded 392 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Hockley County's reliability grade?
Hockley County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 70th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hockley County?
The worst outage on record started May 29, 2024 (Hail), lasting 62 hours and affecting up to 7,318 customers.