Hood County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2018 | 3 hrs | 11,930 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 87 hrs | 9,589 (35%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jul 11, 2019 | 12 hrs | 4,773 (17%) | Heat |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 0 hrs | 3,377 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| May 26, 2025 | 7 hrs | 3,187 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Hood County recorded 443 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hood County started December 3, 2018, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 11,930 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hood County, with 52 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hood County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 63rd 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 Hood County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzales County | B | 63rd |
| Somervell County | B | 62nd |
| Dickens County | B | 62nd |
| Dallam County | B | 64th |
| Hemphill County | B | 61st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hood County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Hood County recorded 443 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Hood County's reliability grade?
Hood County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 63rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hood County?
The worst outage on record started December 3, 2018, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 11,930 customers.