Jones 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 74 hrs | 4,702 (48%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 2, 2018 | 22 hrs | 4,626 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 45 hrs | 3,693 (38%) | Hail |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 7 hrs | 2,309 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 26, 2025 | 16 hrs | 2,027 (21%) | Tornado |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jones County recorded 504 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jones County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 74 hours and leaving up to 4,702 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Jones County, with 79 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jones County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jones County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Menard County | D | 40th |
| Erath County | C | 40th |
| Delta County | D | 39th |
| Llano County | D | 39th |
| Lee County | D | 39th |
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 Jones County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jones County recorded 504 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Jones County's reliability grade?
Jones County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jones County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 74 hours and affecting up to 4,702 customers.