Hutchinson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.