Potter County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 | 49 hrs | 19,503 (31%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 4 hrs | 19,235 (31%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 9 hrs | 17,946 (29%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 78 hrs | 14,440 (23%) | High Wind |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 10 hrs | 10,888 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Potter County recorded 686 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Potter County started March 14, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 49 hours and leaving up to 19,503 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Potter County, with 150 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Potter County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 59th 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 Potter County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham County | C | 59th |
| Hartley County | C | 60th |
| Rockwall County | C | 59th |
| Bowie County | B | 60th |
| Wise County | B | 60th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Potter County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Potter County recorded 686 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Potter County's reliability grade?
Potter County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 59th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Potter County?
The worst outage on record started March 14, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 49 hours and affecting up to 19,503 customers.