Leon CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2023 | 92 hrs | 12,100 (76%) | Heat |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 87 hrs | 8,226 (52%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 140 hrs | 6,631 (42%) | Ice Storm |
| Jan 10, 2021 | 89 hrs | 6,230 (39%) | Heavy Snow |
| May 10, 2024 | 60 hrs | 5,170 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Leon County, Texas that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Leon County recorded 1,150 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Leon County started June 21, 2023 (Heat), lasting 92 hours and leaving up to 12,100 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Leon County, with 156 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Leon County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Leon County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Robertson County | F | 7th |
| Jefferson County | F | 7th |
| San Jacinto County | F | 7th |
| Culberson County | F | 8th |
| Tyler County | F | 6th |
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 Leon County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Leon County recorded 1,150 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Leon County's reliability grade?
Leon County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Leon County?
The worst outage on record started June 21, 2023 (Heat), lasting 92 hours and affecting up to 12,100 customers.