Hutchinson CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 73 hrs | 6,862 (43%) | High Wind |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 22 hrs | 6,183 (39%) | High Wind |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 91 hrs | 5,890 (37%) | Wildfire |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 37 hrs | 4,204 (27%) | Hail |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 2 hrs | 3,270 (21%) | High Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Hutchinson County, Texas that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hutchinson County recorded 617 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hutchinson County started March 13, 2019 (High Wind), lasting 73 hours and leaving up to 6,862 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hutchinson County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hutchinson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hutchinson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Real County | D | 38th |
| Baylor County | D | 37th |
| Archer County | D | 38th |
| Cooke County | D | 38th |
| Jackson County | D | 37th |
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 Hutchinson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hutchinson County recorded 617 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Hutchinson County's reliability grade?
Hutchinson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hutchinson County?
The worst outage on record started March 13, 2019 (High Wind), lasting 73 hours and affecting up to 6,862 customers.