Refugio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2019 | <1 hr | 2,122 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 82 hrs | 2,114 (35%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 1, 2019 | <1 hr | 1,842 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 5 hrs | 1,563 (26%) | Hail |
| Apr 14, 2015 | 4 hrs | 1,518 (25%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Refugio County recorded 708 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Refugio County started April 9, 2019, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 2,122 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Refugio County, with 85 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Refugio County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd 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 Refugio County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pecos County | D | 32nd |
| Burleson County | D | 32nd |
| Hopkins County | D | 32nd |
| Shelby County | D | 32nd |
| Comanche County | D | 31st |
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 Refugio County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Refugio County recorded 708 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Refugio County's reliability grade?
Refugio County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Refugio County?
The worst outage on record started April 9, 2019, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 2,122 customers.