Taylor County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2021 | 98 hrs | 25,935 (48%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 64 hrs | 14,564 (27%) | Drought |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 4 hrs | 11,427 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 5 hrs | 11,285 (21%) | Drought |
| May 18, 2019 | 24 hrs | 10,986 (20%) | Tornado |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Taylor County recorded 1,135 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Taylor County started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 98 hours and leaving up to 25,935 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Taylor County, with 138 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Taylor County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th 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 Taylor County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Pinto County | C | 45th |
| Jim Wells County | C | 46th |
| Ellis County | C | 45th |
| Gray County | C | 46th |
| Kimble County | C | 45th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Taylor County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Taylor County recorded 1,135 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Taylor County's reliability grade?
Taylor County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Taylor County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 98 hours and affecting up to 25,935 customers.