Uvalde 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 | 86 hrs | 10,392 (61%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 11 hrs | 7,733 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 23, 2015 | 5 hrs | 5,651 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 1 hrs | 5,272 (31%) | Drought |
| Dec 20, 2023 | 4 hrs | 5,225 (31%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Uvalde County recorded 941 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Uvalde County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 86 hours and leaving up to 10,392 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Uvalde County, with 126 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Uvalde 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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Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Uvalde County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Live Oak County | D | 27th |
| Upton County | D | 27th |
| Jeff Davis County | D | 27th |
| Wheeler County | D | 28th |
| Goliad County | D | 26th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Uvalde County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Uvalde County recorded 941 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Uvalde County's reliability grade?
Uvalde County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Uvalde County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 86 hours and affecting up to 10,392 customers.