Real CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2022 | <1 hr | 4,270 (85%) | Drought |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 1 hrs | 3,655 (73%) | Drought |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 111 hrs | 3,411 (68%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 3, 2025 | <1 hr | 2,719 (54%) | Drought |
| Mar 30, 2025 | <1 hr | 2,719 (54%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Real County recorded 492 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Real County started November 25, 2022 (Drought), lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 4,270 customers without power (85% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Real County, with 73 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Real County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th 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 Real County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson County | D | 38th |
| Archer County | D | 38th |
| Cooke County | D | 38th |
| Baylor County | D | 37th |
| Jackson County | D | 37th |
Most reliable counties in Texas
The top 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Zavala County | A | 95th |
| Jasper County | A | 94th |
| Fayette County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Texas
The bottom 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity County | F | 2nd |
| Orange County | F | 2nd |
| Marion County | F | 4th |
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 Real County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Real County recorded 492 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Real County's reliability grade?
Real County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Real County?
The worst outage on record started November 25, 2022 (Drought), lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 4,270 customers.