Montague County Power Outage History
2018–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.