Maverick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2023 | 1 hrs | 20,678 (71%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 93 hrs | 12,629 (43%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 29, 2024 | 26 hrs | 10,358 (35%) | Drought |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 4 hrs | 9,267 (32%) | Drought |
| Dec 13, 2018 | 29 hrs | 8,860 (30%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Maverick County recorded 446 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Maverick County started September 24, 2023, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 20,678 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Maverick County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Maverick County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th 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 Maverick County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kerr County | D | 36th |
| Moore County | D | 35th |
| Nueces County | D | 35th |
| Stephens County | D | 37th |
| Jackson County | D | 37th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Maverick County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Maverick County recorded 446 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Maverick County's reliability grade?
Maverick County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Maverick County?
The worst outage on record started September 24, 2023, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 20,678 customers.