Upton CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
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 14, 2021 | 107 hrs | 2,232 (60%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 6, 2024 | <1 hr | 2,007 (54%) | Tornado |
| Oct 1, 2021 | 6 hrs | 1,596 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 2 hrs | 1,287 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 11, 2021 | <1 hr | 1,268 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Upton County recorded 706 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Upton County started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 107 hours and leaving up to 2,232 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Upton County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Upton County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Upton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis County | D | 27th |
| Uvalde County | D | 27th |
| Goliad County | D | 26th |
| Live Oak County | D | 27th |
| Polk County | D | 26th |
Most reliable counties in Texas
The top 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Zavala County | A | 95th |
| Jasper County | A | 94th |
| Fayette County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Texas
The bottom 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity County | F | 2nd |
| Orange County | F | 2nd |
| Marion County | F | 4th |
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 Upton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Upton County recorded 706 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Upton County's reliability grade?
Upton County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Upton County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 107 hours and affecting up to 2,232 customers.