Hopkins County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 117 hrs | 15,787 (62%) | Hail |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 35 hrs | 12,278 (49%) | Flash Flood |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 38 hrs | 9,324 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 24, 2020 | 2 hrs | 9,148 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 91 hrs | 7,795 (31%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hopkins County recorded 678 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hopkins County started June 16, 2023 (Hail), lasting 117 hours and leaving up to 15,787 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Hopkins County, with 92 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hopkins County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd 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 Hopkins County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | D | 32nd |
| Comanche County | D | 31st |
| Burleson County | D | 32nd |
| Pecos County | D | 32nd |
| Refugio County | D | 32nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hopkins County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hopkins County recorded 678 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Hopkins County's reliability grade?
Hopkins County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hopkins County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2023 (Hail), lasting 117 hours and affecting up to 15,787 customers.