Reeves CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2023 | 6 hrs | 2,922 (33%) | Hail |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 3 hrs | 2,727 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 20, 2023 | <1 hr | 2,718 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| May 17, 2023 | 2 hrs | 2,710 (31%) | Hail |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 7 hrs | 2,639 (30%) | High Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Reeves County recorded 1,502 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Reeves County started May 3, 2023 (Hail), lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 2,922 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Reeves County, with 192 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Reeves County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Reeves County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Parker County | C | 43rd |
| San Saba County | C | 44th |
| Ward County | C | 44th |
| Bosque County | C | 44th |
| Clay County | C | 42nd |
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 Reeves County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Reeves County recorded 1,502 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Reeves County's reliability grade?
Reeves County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Reeves County?
The worst outage on record started May 3, 2023 (Hail), lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 2,922 customers.