Nolan County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 5, 2018 | 0 hrs | 5,718 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 39 hrs | 4,216 (33%) | Drought |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 17 hrs | 3,845 (30%) | Drought |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 149 hrs | 2,396 (19%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 18 hrs | 2,355 (18%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Nolan County recorded 634 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Nolan County started April 5, 2018, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 5,718 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Nolan County, with 93 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Nolan 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 Nolan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher County | C | 51st |
| Washington County | C | 51st |
| Kaufman County | C | 51st |
| Montague County | C | 51st |
| McLennan County | C | 51st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Nolan County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Nolan County recorded 634 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Nolan County's reliability grade?
Nolan County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Nolan County?
The worst outage on record started April 5, 2018, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 5,718 customers.