Wharton CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 |
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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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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.