Nueces County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2021 | 88 hrs | 53,743 (31%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 83 hrs | 41,722 (24%) | Hurricane Hanna |
| May 12, 2015 | 25 hrs | 22,239 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 22 hrs | 19,757 (12%) | Heavy Snow |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 36 hrs | 18,617 (11%) | Tropical Storm Harold |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Nueces County recorded 2,261 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Nueces County started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 88 hours and leaving up to 53,743 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Nueces County, with 237 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Nueces County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th 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 Nueces County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Haskell County | D | 34th |
| Moore County | D | 35th |
| Kerr County | D | 36th |
| Mitchell County | D | 34th |
| Maverick County | D | 36th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Nueces County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Nueces County recorded 2,261 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Nueces County's reliability grade?
Nueces County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Nueces County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 88 hours and affecting up to 53,743 customers.