Somervell County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Texas
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2023 | 1 hrs | 3,223 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 0 hrs | 3,075 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 80 hrs | 2,914 (29%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,147 (21%) | Drought |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 1 hrs | 1,991 (20%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Somervell County recorded 345 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Somervell County started April 30, 2023, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 3,223 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Somervell County, with 45 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Somervell County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 62nd 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 Somervell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hood County | B | 63rd |
| Dickens County | B | 62nd |
| Gonzales County | B | 63rd |
| Hemphill County | B | 61st |
| Cameron County | B | 61st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Somervell County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Somervell County recorded 345 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Somervell County's reliability grade?
Somervell County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 62nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Somervell County?
The worst outage on record started April 30, 2023, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 3,223 customers.