Webb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 80 hrs | 27,928 (25%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 3 hrs | 19,318 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| May 18, 2021 | 43 hrs | 16,068 (15%) | Drought |
| Oct 10, 2021 | 3 hrs | 15,520 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 2 hrs | 14,582 (13%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Webb County recorded 901 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Webb County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 80 hours and leaving up to 27,928 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Webb County, with 112 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Webb County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th 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 Webb County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Runnels County | C | 57th |
| Hunt County | C | 57th |
| Brown County | C | 56th |
| Garza County | C | 56th |
| Denton County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Webb County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Webb County recorded 901 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Webb County's reliability grade?
Webb County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Webb County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 80 hours and affecting up to 27,928 customers.