Kaufman CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | 113 hrs | 43,490 (53%) | Hail |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 80 hrs | 26,786 (33%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 16, 2022 | 27 hrs | 23,737 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 17, 2017 | <1 hr | 9,241 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 4, 2018 | <1 hr | 8,722 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Kaufman County recorded 932 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kaufman County started May 28, 2024 (Hail), lasting 113 hours and leaving up to 43,490 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Kaufman County, with 113 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kaufman County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Kaufman County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Montague County | C | 51st |
| McLennan County | C | 51st |
| Fannin County | C | 50th |
| Fisher County | C | 51st |
| Nolan County | C | 51st |
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 Kaufman County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Kaufman County recorded 932 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Kaufman County's reliability grade?
Kaufman County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kaufman County?
The worst outage on record started May 28, 2024 (Hail), lasting 113 hours and affecting up to 43,490 customers.