Madison 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 22, 2023 | 45 hrs | 5,319 (64%) | Excessive Heat |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 39 hrs | 5,317 (64%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 80 hrs | 5,193 (63%) | Unnamed event |
| May 28, 2024 | 31 hrs | 5,079 (61%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 5, 2022 | 18 hrs | 4,825 (58%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Madison County recorded 1,249 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Madison County started June 22, 2023 (Excessive Heat), lasting 45 hours and leaving up to 5,319 customers without power (64% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Madison County, with 161 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Madison County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Madison County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wood County | F | 9th |
| Gillespie County | F | 10th |
| Rusk County | F | 11th |
| Cass County | F | 11th |
| Hudspeth County | F | 8th |
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 Madison County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Madison County recorded 1,249 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Madison County's reliability grade?
Madison County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Madison County?
The worst outage on record started June 22, 2023 (Excessive Heat), lasting 45 hours and affecting up to 5,319 customers.