Van Zandt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | 111 hrs | 26,783 (72%) | Hail |
| May 16, 2022 | 28 hrs | 18,490 (50%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 10 hrs | 18,449 (50%) | Heat |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 88 hrs | 12,761 (35%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 52 hrs | 12,541 (34%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Van Zandt County recorded 1,085 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Van Zandt County started May 28, 2024 (Hail), lasting 111 hours and leaving up to 26,783 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Van Zandt County, with 148 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Van Zandt County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Van Zandt County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Duval County | F | 17th |
| Anderson County | F | 17th |
| Irion County | F | 17th |
| Willacy County | F | 16th |
| Mason County | F | 18th |
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 Van Zandt County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Van Zandt County recorded 1,085 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Van Zandt County's reliability grade?
Van Zandt County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Van Zandt County?
The worst outage on record started May 28, 2024 (Hail), lasting 111 hours and affecting up to 26,783 customers.