Live Oak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2021 | 89 hrs | 5,763 (61%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 25, 2022 | 11 hrs | 2,299 (24%) | Drought |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 3 hrs | 2,137 (23%) | Heat |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 13 hrs | 1,959 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| May 29, 2024 | 11 hrs | 1,927 (20%) | Heat |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Live Oak County recorded 1,007 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Live Oak County started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 89 hours and leaving up to 5,763 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Live Oak County, with 133 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Live Oak County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 27th 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 Live Oak County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Uvalde County | D | 27th |
| Wheeler County | D | 28th |
| Upton County | D | 27th |
| Jeff Davis County | D | 27th |
| Schleicher County | D | 28th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Live Oak County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Live Oak County recorded 1,007 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Live Oak County's reliability grade?
Live Oak County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Live Oak County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 89 hours and affecting up to 5,763 customers.