Mitchell County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2018 | 57 hrs | 3,144 (39%) | Hail |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 100 hrs | 2,611 (32%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 2 hrs | 2,132 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| May 24, 2019 | 2 hrs | 2,132 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 53 hrs | 1,918 (24%) | Flash Flood |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Mitchell County recorded 709 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Mitchell County started June 8, 2018 (Hail), lasting 57 hours and leaving up to 3,144 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Mitchell County, with 86 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Mitchell County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 34th 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 Mitchell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | D | 33rd |
| Haskell County | D | 34th |
| Dawson County | D | 33rd |
| Nueces County | D | 35th |
| Moore County | D | 35th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Mitchell County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Mitchell County recorded 709 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Mitchell County's reliability grade?
Mitchell County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 34th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Mitchell County?
The worst outage on record started June 8, 2018 (Hail), lasting 57 hours and affecting up to 3,144 customers.