Nacogdoches CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 79 hrs | 16,762 (41%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 110 hrs | 12,641 (31%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 57 hrs | 12,447 (30%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 61 hrs | 11,543 (28%) | Tropical Storm Beryl |
| Oct 9, 2018 | 2 hrs | 7,569 (18%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Nacogdoches County recorded 723 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Nacogdoches County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 79 hours and leaving up to 16,762 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Nacogdoches County, with 100 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Nacogdoches County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Nacogdoches County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Donley County | F | 19th |
| Titus County | F | 19th |
| Austin County | F | 20th |
| Collingsworth County | F | 20th |
| Callahan County | F | 20th |
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 Nacogdoches County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Nacogdoches County recorded 723 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Nacogdoches County's reliability grade?
Nacogdoches County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Nacogdoches County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 79 hours and affecting up to 16,762 customers.