Panola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2024 | 23 hrs | 10,331 (63%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 11 hrs | 8,207 (50%) | Heat |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 93 hrs | 7,049 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 34 hrs | 5,509 (34%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Jan 10, 2021 | 69 hrs | 5,421 (33%) | Winter Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Panola County, Texas that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Panola County recorded 823 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Panola County started June 1, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 23 hours and leaving up to 10,331 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Panola County, with 101 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Panola County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Panola County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dimmit County | F | 14th |
| Houston County | F | 13th |
| Limestone County | F | 13th |
| Franklin County | F | 14th |
| Cherokee County | F | 13th |
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 Panola County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Panola County recorded 823 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Panola County's reliability grade?
Panola County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Panola County?
The worst outage on record started June 1, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 23 hours and affecting up to 10,331 customers.