Ward County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2021 | 33 hrs | 3,649 (41%) | Hail |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 1 hrs | 3,278 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 12, 2014 | 1 hrs | 3,267 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,781 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| May 25, 2025 | 55 hrs | 2,432 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Ward County recorded 635 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ward County started June 27, 2021 (Hail), lasting 33 hours and leaving up to 3,649 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Ward County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ward County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th 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 Ward County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bosque County | C | 44th |
| San Saba County | C | 44th |
| Parker County | C | 43rd |
| Reeves County | C | 43rd |
| Lynn County | C | 45th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Ward County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Ward County recorded 635 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Ward County's reliability grade?
Ward County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ward County?
The worst outage on record started June 27, 2021 (Hail), lasting 33 hours and affecting up to 3,649 customers.