Trinity CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 171 hrs | 10,507 (96%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 23 hrs | 8,550 (78%) | Hail |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 39 hrs | 7,664 (70%) | Tornado |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 75 hrs | 6,205 (57%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 24 hrs | 5,372 (49%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Trinity County recorded 1,392 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Trinity County started July 8, 2024, lasting 171 hours and leaving up to 10,507 customers without power (96% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Trinity County, with 166 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Trinity County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Trinity County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County | F | 2nd |
| Marion County | F | 4th |
| Terrell County | F | 4th |
| Gregg County | F | 4th |
| Borden County | F | 6th |
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 Trinity County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Trinity County recorded 1,392 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Trinity County's reliability grade?
Trinity County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 2nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Trinity County?
The worst outage on record started July 8, 2024, lasting 171 hours and affecting up to 10,507 customers.