Lynn County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2020 | 136 hrs | 4,549 (55%) | Drought |
| Aug 23, 2019 | 4 hrs | 4,104 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| May 21, 2025 | 1 hrs | 3,680 (44%) | High Wind |
| May 29, 2024 | 64 hrs | 3,227 (39%) | Hail |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 21 hrs | 2,997 (36%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lynn County recorded 508 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lynn County started October 27, 2020 (Drought), lasting 136 hours and leaving up to 4,549 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lynn County, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lynn County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th 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 Lynn County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kimble County | C | 45th |
| Ellis County | C | 45th |
| Palo Pinto County | C | 45th |
| Bosque County | C | 44th |
| Taylor County | C | 46th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lynn County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lynn County recorded 508 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Lynn County's reliability grade?
Lynn County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lynn County?
The worst outage on record started October 27, 2020 (Drought), lasting 136 hours and affecting up to 4,549 customers.