Walker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 148 hrs | 21,907 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| May 28, 2024 | 114 hrs | 20,917 (58%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 42 hrs | 17,024 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 79 hrs | 12,121 (33%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Oct 25, 2022 | 9 hrs | 11,348 (31%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Walker County recorded 1,769 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Walker County started July 8, 2024, lasting 148 hours and leaving up to 21,907 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Walker County, with 193 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Walker County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th 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 Walker County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Freestone County | F | 12th |
| Harris County | F | 12th |
| Waller County | F | 12th |
| Morris County | F | 12th |
| Camp County | F | 12th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Walker County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Walker County recorded 1,769 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Walker County's reliability grade?
Walker County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Walker County?
The worst outage on record started July 8, 2024, lasting 148 hours and affecting up to 21,907 customers.