Milam CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2023 | 145 hrs | 6,335 (54%) | Ice Storm |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 2 hrs | 4,780 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 23, 2024 | 22 hrs | 2,702 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 23, 2024 | 1 hrs | 2,663 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 20, 2018 | <1 hr | 2,253 (19%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Milam County recorded 620 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Milam County started February 1, 2023 (Ice Storm), lasting 145 hours and leaving up to 6,335 customers without power (54% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Milam County, with 91 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Milam County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Milam County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Eastland County | D | 22nd |
| Jim Hogg County | D | 22nd |
| Concho County | D | 22nd |
| Smith County | D | 22nd |
| Knox County | D | 21st |
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 Milam County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Milam County recorded 620 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is Milam County's reliability grade?
Milam County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Milam County?
The worst outage on record started February 1, 2023 (Ice Storm), lasting 145 hours and affecting up to 6,335 customers.