Marion 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 16, 2023 | 207 hrs | 7,163 (93%) | Heat |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 3 hrs | 5,084 (66%) | Unnamed event |
| May 28, 2021 | 9 hrs | 4,882 (63%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 28 hrs | 4,628 (60%) | Heat |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 63 hrs | 4,362 (56%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Marion County recorded 993 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Marion County started June 16, 2023 (Heat), lasting 207 hours and leaving up to 7,163 customers without power (93% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Marion County, with 121 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Marion County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th 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 Marion County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Terrell County | F | 4th |
| Gregg County | F | 4th |
| Orange County | F | 2nd |
| Trinity County | F | 2nd |
| Borden County | F | 6th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Marion County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Marion County recorded 993 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Marion County's reliability grade?
Marion County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2023 (Heat), lasting 207 hours and affecting up to 7,163 customers.

