Howard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2021 | 94 hrs | 8,061 (18%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 21 hrs | 6,823 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 2 hrs | 5,866 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 23, 2019 | 1 hrs | 4,895 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 4 hrs | 4,863 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Howard County recorded 295 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Howard County started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 94 hours and leaving up to 8,061 customers without power (18% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Howard County, with 44 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Howard County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 78th 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 Howard County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita County | B | 77th |
| Yoakum County | B | 77th |
| Cochran County | B | 79th |
| Foard County | B | 77th |
| Randall County | B | 76th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Howard County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Howard County recorded 295 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Howard County's reliability grade?
Howard County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 78th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Howard County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 94 hours and affecting up to 8,061 customers.