Rains CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2023 | 25 hrs | 5,723 (63%) | Drought |
| May 24, 2019 | <1 hr | 3,723 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 9, 2019 | <1 hr | 3,720 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 7 hrs | 3,560 (39%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 2 hrs | 3,465 (38%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Rains County recorded 424 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rains County started September 25, 2023 (Drought), lasting 25 hours and leaving up to 5,723 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
February has historically been the worst month for outages in Rains County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rains County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Rains County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Winkler County | B | 65th |
| Caldwell County | B | 64th |
| Dallam County | B | 64th |
| Bexar County | B | 66th |
| Swisher County | B | 66th |
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 Rains County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Rains County recorded 424 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Rains County's reliability grade?
Rains County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 65th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rains County?
The worst outage on record started September 25, 2023 (Drought), lasting 25 hours and affecting up to 5,723 customers.