Hunt County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2021 | 85 hrs | 15,216 (26%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 41 hrs | 12,968 (22%) | Hail |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 72 hrs | 10,982 (19%) | Drought |
| Mar 13, 2021 | 1 hrs | 7,572 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 1 hrs | 7,521 (13%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hunt County recorded 703 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hunt County started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 85 hours and leaving up to 15,216 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Hunt County, with 90 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hunt County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th 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 Hunt County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Runnels County | C | 57th |
| Webb County | C | 57th |
| Brown County | C | 56th |
| Garza County | C | 56th |
| Tom Green County | C | 56th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hunt County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hunt County recorded 703 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Hunt County's reliability grade?
Hunt County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hunt County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 85 hours and affecting up to 15,216 customers.