Kleberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2019 | 71 hrs | 10,974 (53%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 14, 2015 | 15 hrs | 7,148 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 3 hrs | 6,212 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 6 hrs | 5,206 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 19, 2021 | 12 hrs | 4,462 (22%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Kleberg County recorded 430 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kleberg County started June 7, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 71 hours and leaving up to 10,974 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Kleberg County, with 65 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kleberg County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 47th 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 Kleberg County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hansford County | C | 47th |
| Lipscomb County | C | 47th |
| Crockett County | C | 46th |
| Hill County | C | 46th |
| Gray County | C | 46th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kleberg County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Kleberg County recorded 430 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Kleberg County's reliability grade?
Kleberg County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 47th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kleberg County?
The worst outage on record started June 7, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 71 hours and affecting up to 10,974 customers.