Rusk County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.