Leon County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.