Stephens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.