Palo Pinto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 80 hrs | 6,836 (31%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 96 hrs | 6,025 (27%) | Drought |
| Dec 31, 2024 | <1 hr | 4,540 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 2 hrs | 4,242 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 24 hrs | 4,040 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Palo Pinto County recorded 886 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Palo Pinto County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 80 hours and leaving up to 6,836 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Palo Pinto County, with 130 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Palo Pinto County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Palo Pinto County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis County | C | 45th |
| Taylor County | C | 46th |
| Kimble County | C | 45th |
| Jim Wells County | C | 46th |
| Lynn County | C | 45th |
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 Palo Pinto County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Palo Pinto County recorded 886 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Palo Pinto County's reliability grade?
Palo Pinto County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Palo Pinto County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 80 hours and affecting up to 6,836 customers.