Kenedy CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Texas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2023 | <1 hr | 1,009 (72%) | Heat |
| May 8, 2025 | 20 hrs | 993 (71%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 7, 2019 | 9 hrs | 937 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 18, 2021 | 1 hrs | 904 (65%) | Unnamed event |
| May 16, 2020 | 9 hrs | 864 (62%) | Drought |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Kenedy County recorded 379 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kenedy County started September 16, 2023 (Heat), lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 1,009 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
October has historically been the worst month for outages in Kenedy County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kenedy County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Kenedy County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Brooks County | D | 24th |
| Coke County | D | 25th |
| Angelina County | D | 25th |
| Kinney County | D | 25th |
| Polk County | D | 26th |
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 Kenedy County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Kenedy County recorded 379 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Kenedy County's reliability grade?
Kenedy County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kenedy County?
The worst outage on record started September 16, 2023 (Heat), lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 1,009 customers.