Val Verde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2018 | 4 hrs | 18,455 (75%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 87 hrs | 12,769 (52%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 7 hrs | 11,428 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 33 hrs | 10,673 (43%) | Wildfire |
| May 25, 2015 | 2 hrs | 10,107 (41%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Val Verde County recorded 549 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Val Verde County started March 20, 2018, lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 18,455 customers without power (75% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Val Verde County, with 73 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Val Verde County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th 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 Val Verde County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hall County | D | 30th |
| La Salle County | D | 31st |
| Armstrong County | D | 30th |
| San Patricio County | D | 31st |
| Travis County | D | 31st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Val Verde County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Val Verde County recorded 549 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Val Verde County's reliability grade?
Val Verde County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Val Verde County?
The worst outage on record started March 20, 2018, lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 18,455 customers.