Victoria County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2018 | 1 hrs | 9,602 (20%) | Drought |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 81 hrs | 6,693 (14%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 9, 2019 | 7 hrs | 6,038 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| May 25, 2022 | 16 hrs | 5,482 (11%) | Drought |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 31 hrs | 5,043 (10%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Victoria County recorded 414 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Victoria County started June 22, 2018 (Drought), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 9,602 customers without power (20% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Victoria County, with 59 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Victoria County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 76th 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 Victoria County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Randall County | B | 76th |
| Ector County | B | 75th |
| Foard County | B | 77th |
| Yoakum County | B | 77th |
| Wichita County | B | 77th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Victoria County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Victoria County recorded 414 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Victoria County's reliability grade?
Victoria County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 76th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Victoria County?
The worst outage on record started June 22, 2018 (Drought), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 9,602 customers.