Pecos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | 3 hrs | 3,830 (40%) | Tornado |
| May 8, 2022 | 1 hrs | 3,827 (40%) | Tornado |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 80 hrs | 3,404 (36%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 31, 2022 | 1 hrs | 3,014 (32%) | Dust Storm |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 49 hrs | 2,407 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pecos County recorded 1,542 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pecos County started May 4, 2022 (Tornado), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 3,830 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pecos County, with 207 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pecos County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd 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 Pecos County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Refugio County | D | 32nd |
| Burleson County | D | 32nd |
| Hopkins County | D | 32nd |
| Shelby County | D | 32nd |
| Comanche County | D | 31st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pecos County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pecos County recorded 1,542 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Pecos County's reliability grade?
Pecos County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pecos County?
The worst outage on record started May 4, 2022 (Tornado), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 3,830 customers.