Polk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 | 12 hrs | 9,179 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 7, 2017 | 9 hrs | 8,247 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 63 hrs | 6,939 (38%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 45 hrs | 6,686 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 24 hrs | 4,246 (23%) | Tornado |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Polk County recorded 1,537 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Polk County started June 11, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 12 hours and leaving up to 9,179 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Polk County, with 181 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Polk County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th 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 Polk County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Goliad County | D | 26th |
| Kinney County | D | 25th |
| Jeff Davis County | D | 27th |
| Angelina County | D | 25th |
| Upton County | D | 27th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Polk County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Polk County recorded 1,537 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Polk County's reliability grade?
Polk County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Polk County?
The worst outage on record started June 11, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 12 hours and affecting up to 9,179 customers.