Rains County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Texas
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2023 | 25 hrs | 5,723 (63%) | Drought |
| May 24, 2019 | 0 hrs | 3,723 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 9, 2019 | 1 hrs | 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.