Montague CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | 3 hrs | 6,484 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 25 hrs | 4,426 (34%) | Drought |
| Jan 25, 2021 | 3 hrs | 3,066 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 18, 2021 | 5 hrs | 3,032 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 80 hrs | 2,968 (23%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 8 years from 2018 to 2025, Montague County recorded 580 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Montague County started April 3, 2025, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 6,484 customers without power (50% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Montague County, with 81 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Montague County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Montague County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| McLennan County | C | 51st |
| Kaufman County | C | 51st |
| Fannin County | C | 50th |
| Fisher County | C | 51st |
| Nolan County | C | 51st |
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 Montague County?
Between 2018 and 2025, Montague County recorded 580 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Montague County's reliability grade?
Montague County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Montague County?
The worst outage on record started April 3, 2025, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 6,484 customers.