Matagorda 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 15, 2021 | 80 hrs | 22,652 (63%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Sep 13, 2021 | 100 hrs | 18,179 (50%) | Hurricane (Typhoon) |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 127 hrs | 15,630 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| May 13, 2024 | 30 hrs | 6,286 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 5 hrs | 4,965 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Matagorda County recorded 1,112 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Matagorda County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 80 hours and leaving up to 22,652 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Matagorda County, with 141 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Matagorda County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st 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 Matagorda County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County | D | 21st |
| Sutton County | D | 21st |
| Smith County | D | 22nd |
| Concho County | D | 22nd |
| Jim Hogg County | D | 22nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Matagorda County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Matagorda County recorded 1,112 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Matagorda County's reliability grade?
Matagorda County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Matagorda County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 80 hours and affecting up to 22,652 customers.