Hudspeth CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2024 | 336 hrs | 1,067 (46%) | Drought |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 9 hrs | 1,063 (46%) | Drought |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 48 hrs | 1,062 (46%) | Drought |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 94 hrs | 1,062 (46%) | Drought |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 210 hrs | 1,062 (46%) | Drought |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hudspeth County recorded 349 distinct power outage events, averaging 39.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hudspeth County started July 1, 2024 (Drought), lasting 336 hours and leaving up to 1,067 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Hudspeth County, with 40 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hudspeth County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hudspeth County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Upshur County | F | 8th |
| Culberson County | F | 8th |
| San Jacinto County | F | 7th |
| Wood County | F | 9th |
| Jefferson County | F | 7th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hudspeth County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hudspeth County recorded 349 outage events, averaging 39.1 hours each.
What is Hudspeth County's reliability grade?
Hudspeth County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hudspeth County?
The worst outage on record started July 1, 2024 (Drought), lasting 336 hours and affecting up to 1,067 customers.