Lamar County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2015 | 0 hrs | 10,247 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 2 hrs | 9,573 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 21, 2019 | 28 hrs | 6,244 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 7, 2018 | 3 hrs | 5,610 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 75 hrs | 5,072 (18%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lamar County recorded 399 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lamar County started June 7, 2015, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 10,247 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lamar County, with 58 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lamar County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 69th 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 Lamar County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cottle County | B | 69th |
| Hockley County | B | 70th |
| Burnet County | B | 70th |
| Stonewall County | B | 69th |
| Navarro County | B | 70th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lamar County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lamar County recorded 399 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Lamar County's reliability grade?
Lamar County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 69th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lamar County?
The worst outage on record started June 7, 2015, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 10,247 customers.