Rusk CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2019 | 17 hrs | 13,290 (38%) | Heat |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 74 hrs | 12,840 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 49 hrs | 12,571 (36%) | Excessive Heat |
| Jan 10, 2021 | 73 hrs | 12,312 (35%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 91 hrs | 12,202 (35%) | Flash Flood |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Rusk County recorded 1,309 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rusk County started August 18, 2019 (Heat), lasting 17 hours and leaving up to 13,290 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Rusk County, with 151 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rusk County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Rusk County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | F | 11th |
| Gillespie County | F | 10th |
| Montgomery County | F | 11th |
| Madison County | F | 10th |
| Walker County | F | 12th |
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 Rusk County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Rusk County recorded 1,309 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Rusk County's reliability grade?
Rusk County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rusk County?
The worst outage on record started August 18, 2019 (Heat), lasting 17 hours and affecting up to 13,290 customers.