McCulloch County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Texas
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | 23 hrs | 2,984 (39%) | Drought |
| Feb 26, 2019 | 2 hrs | 2,502 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,314 (30%) | Drought |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 98 hrs | 2,253 (30%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 13, 2024 | 8 hrs | 2,029 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, McCulloch County recorded 241 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in McCulloch County started March 4, 2025 (Drought), lasting 23 hours and leaving up to 2,984 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in McCulloch County, with 45 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, McCulloch County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 60th 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 McCulloch County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wise County | B | 60th |
| Bowie County | B | 60th |
| Cameron County | B | 61st |
| Hemphill County | B | 61st |
| Hartley County | C | 60th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in McCulloch County?
Between 2015 and 2025, McCulloch County recorded 241 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is McCulloch County's reliability grade?
McCulloch County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in McCulloch County?
The worst outage on record started March 4, 2025 (Drought), lasting 23 hours and affecting up to 2,984 customers.