Schleicher CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2014 | <1 hr | 1,146 (71%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 20, 2014 | 1 hrs | 1,145 (71%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 4, 2015 | <1 hr | 1,132 (70%) | Unnamed event |
| May 1, 2015 | <1 hr | 1,132 (70%) | Hail |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1 hrs | 1,130 (70%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Schleicher County recorded 162 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Schleicher County started November 23, 2014, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 1,146 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Schleicher County, with 30 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Schleicher County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Schleicher County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson County | D | 28th |
| Calhoun County | D | 28th |
| Wheeler County | D | 28th |
| Aransas County | D | 29th |
| Chambers County | D | 29th |
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 Schleicher County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Schleicher County recorded 162 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Schleicher County's reliability grade?
Schleicher County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Schleicher County?
The worst outage on record started November 23, 2014, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 1,146 customers.