Parmer County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 18 hrs | 6,045 (50%) | Winter Weather |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1 hrs | 5,262 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,671 (22%) | Winter Weather |
| Aug 16, 2018 | 3 hrs | 2,181 (18%) | Drought |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 1 hrs | 2,002 (16%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Parmer County recorded 819 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Parmer County started March 14, 2025 (Winter Weather), lasting 18 hours and leaving up to 6,045 customers without power (50% of the county) at its peak.
March has historically been the worst month for outages in Parmer County, with 98 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Parmer County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 58th 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 Parmer County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Castro County | C | 58th |
| Young County | C | 58th |
| Collin County | C | 57th |
| Denton County | C | 57th |
| Rockwall County | C | 59th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Parmer County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Parmer County recorded 819 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Parmer County's reliability grade?
Parmer County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 58th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Parmer County?
The worst outage on record started March 14, 2025 (Winter Weather), lasting 18 hours and affecting up to 6,045 customers.