Irion CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2021 | 113 hrs | 2,414 (94%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jan 8, 2020 | 4 hrs | 1,410 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 19, 2014 | 1 hrs | 1,101 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 3, 2015 | 8 hrs | 1,099 (43%) | Winter Storm |
| May 20, 2020 | 10 hrs | 891 (35%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Irion County recorded 578 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Irion County started February 13, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 113 hours and leaving up to 2,414 customers without power (94% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Irion County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Irion County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Irion County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | F | 17th |
| Willacy County | F | 16th |
| Van Zandt County | F | 17th |
| Martin County | F | 16th |
| Duval County | F | 17th |
Most reliable counties in Texas
The top 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Zavala County | A | 95th |
| Jasper County | A | 94th |
| Fayette County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Texas
The bottom 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity County | F | 2nd |
| Orange County | F | 2nd |
| Marion County | F | 4th |
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 Irion County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Irion County recorded 578 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Irion County's reliability grade?
Irion County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Irion County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 113 hours and affecting up to 2,414 customers.