Upshur County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 185 hrs | 23,857 (83%) | Hail |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 73 hrs | 12,738 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 6 hrs | 9,044 (31%) | Heat |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 75 hrs | 7,728 (27%) | Tornado |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 64 hrs | 7,633 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Upshur County recorded 1,234 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Upshur County started June 16, 2023 (Hail), lasting 185 hours and leaving up to 23,857 customers without power (83% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Upshur County, with 156 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Upshur County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th 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 Upshur County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hudspeth County | F | 8th |
| Culberson County | F | 8th |
| San Jacinto County | F | 7th |
| Jefferson County | F | 7th |
| Wood County | F | 9th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Upshur County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Upshur County recorded 1,234 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Upshur County's reliability grade?
Upshur County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Upshur County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2023 (Hail), lasting 185 hours and affecting up to 23,857 customers.