Kaufman County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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 | 0 hrs | 9,241 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 1 hrs | 8,722 (11%) | Unnamed event |
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).
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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 |
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.