Lubbock County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2021 | 3 hrs | 25,300 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 30, 2021 | 1 hrs | 22,619 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 30, 2021 | 1 hrs | 21,775 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 29, 2021 | 1 hrs | 17,544 (8%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 30 hrs | 17,108 (8%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lubbock County recorded 896 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lubbock County started May 29, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 25,300 customers without power (11% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Lubbock County, with 120 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lubbock County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 88th 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 Lubbock County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb County | A | 87th |
| King County | A | 87th |
| Guadalupe County | A | 89th |
| Motley County | A | 86th |
| Coleman County | A | 90th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lubbock County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lubbock County recorded 896 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Lubbock County's reliability grade?
Lubbock County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 88th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lubbock County?
The worst outage on record started May 29, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 25,300 customers.