Stephens CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 81 hrs | 6,385 (76%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 27, 2022 | 2 hrs | 4,981 (59%) | Drought |
| Aug 22, 2018 | 3 hrs | 2,545 (30%) | Drought |
| Feb 14, 2018 | 1 hrs | 2,386 (28%) | Drought |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 12 hrs | 2,135 (25%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Stephens County, Texas that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Stephens County recorded 539 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stephens County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 81 hours and leaving up to 6,385 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Stephens County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stephens County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Stephens County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | D | 37th |
| Baylor County | D | 37th |
| Hutchinson County | D | 38th |
| Real County | D | 38th |
| Archer County | D | 38th |
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 Stephens County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Stephens County recorded 539 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Stephens County's reliability grade?
Stephens County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stephens County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 81 hours and affecting up to 6,385 customers.