Lee County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1 hrs | 7,882 (74%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1 hrs | 6,012 (57%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 2 hrs | 5,243 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 9 hrs | 4,426 (42%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 3 hrs | 4,392 (41%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lee County recorded 1,205 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lee County started July 21, 2017, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 7,882 customers without power (74% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Lee County, with 147 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lee County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th 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 Lee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Llano County | D | 39th |
| Delta County | D | 39th |
| Deaf Smith County | D | 39th |
| Frio County | D | 39th |
| Bell County | D | 39th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lee County recorded 1,205 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Lee County's reliability grade?
Lee County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The worst outage on record started July 21, 2017, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 7,882 customers.