Smith County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2024 | 99 hrs | 71,890 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 83 hrs | 42,339 (29%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 130 hrs | 42,079 (29%) | Winter Storm |
| May 28, 2024 | 113 hrs | 37,679 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 48 hrs | 33,192 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Smith County recorded 1,819 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Smith County started June 4, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 99 hours and leaving up to 71,890 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Smith County, with 224 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Smith County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd 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 Smith County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Concho County | D | 22nd |
| Jim Hogg County | D | 22nd |
| Eastland County | D | 22nd |
| Knox County | D | 21st |
| Milam County | D | 22nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Smith County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Smith County recorded 1,819 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Smith County's reliability grade?
Smith County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Smith County?
The worst outage on record started June 4, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 99 hours and affecting up to 71,890 customers.