Wharton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 189 hrs | 15,144 (62%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 28 hrs | 14,552 (60%) | Drought |
| Oct 25, 2022 | 17 hrs | 10,414 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 3, 2019 | 2 hrs | 5,405 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 19 hrs | 5,297 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wharton County recorded 2,836 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wharton County started July 8, 2024, lasting 189 hours and leaving up to 15,144 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Wharton County, with 311 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wharton County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st 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 Wharton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Grimes County | D | 20th |
| Sutton County | D | 21st |
| Blanco County | D | 20th |
| Matagorda County | D | 21st |
| Knox County | D | 21st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wharton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wharton County recorded 2,836 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Wharton County's reliability grade?
Wharton County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wharton County?
The worst outage on record started July 8, 2024, lasting 189 hours and affecting up to 15,144 customers.