Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 67 hrs | 4,551 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 0 hrs | 4,061 (52%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 28, 2021 | 9 hrs | 4,060 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 1 hrs | 4,045 (52%) | Drought |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 0 hrs | 4,020 (52%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 301 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started July 8, 2024, lasting 67 hours and leaving up to 4,551 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th 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 Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Stephens County | D | 37th |
| Baylor County | D | 37th |
| Hutchinson County | D | 38th |
| Real County | D | 38th |
| Archer County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 301 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started July 8, 2024, lasting 67 hours and affecting up to 4,551 customers.