Midland CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2021 | 104 hrs | 46,750 (28%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 9, 2015 | <1 hr | 26,039 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| May 16, 2024 | 25 hrs | 11,210 (7%) | Hail |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 1 hrs | 10,020 (6%) | Unnamed event |
| May 24, 2022 | 3 hrs | 9,279 (6%) | Hail |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Midland County recorded 1,071 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Midland County started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 104 hours and leaving up to 46,750 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Midland County, with 140 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Midland County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Midland County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Presidio County | B | 71st |
| Navarro County | B | 70th |
| Hays County | B | 72nd |
| Burnet County | B | 70th |
| Brazos County | B | 73rd |
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 Midland County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Midland County recorded 1,071 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Midland County's reliability grade?
Midland County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Midland County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 104 hours and affecting up to 46,750 customers.