San Saba CountyPower Outage History
2018–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2020 | 3 hrs | 1,895 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 82 hrs | 1,784 (42%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 5 hrs | 1,535 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 13, 2020 | <1 hr | 1,445 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 17, 2020 | 2 hrs | 1,441 (34%) | Drought |
Over the 8 years from 2018 to 2025, San Saba County recorded 315 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in San Saba County started September 30, 2020, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 1,895 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in San Saba County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, San Saba County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th 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 San Saba County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Parker County | C | 43rd |
| Reeves County | C | 43rd |
| Ward County | C | 44th |
| Bosque County | C | 44th |
| Clay County | C | 42nd |
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 San Saba County?
Between 2018 and 2025, San Saba County recorded 315 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is San Saba County's reliability grade?
San Saba County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in San Saba County?
The worst outage on record started September 30, 2020, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 1,895 customers.