Van Zandt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.