Red River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2021 | 0 hrs | 3,663 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 4, 2022 | 28 hrs | 3,308 (41%) | Drought |
| Nov 12, 2020 | 4 hrs | 3,078 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 71 hrs | 2,938 (36%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 2 hrs | 2,504 (31%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Red River County recorded 438 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Red River County started July 16, 2021, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 3,663 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Red River County, with 60 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Red River County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th 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 Red River County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Glasscock County | D | 29th |
| Chambers County | D | 29th |
| Armstrong County | D | 30th |
| Aransas County | D | 29th |
| Hall County | D | 30th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Red River County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Red River County recorded 438 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Red River County's reliability grade?
Red River County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Red River County?
The worst outage on record started July 16, 2021, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 3,663 customers.