Wheeler CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2015 | 78 hrs | 4,046 (83%) | Blizzard |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 136 hrs | 2,638 (54%) | Drought |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 28 hrs | 1,927 (39%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 28, 2020 | 3 hrs | 1,597 (33%) | Drought |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 hrs | 1,581 (32%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wheeler County recorded 353 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wheeler County started December 27, 2015 (Blizzard), lasting 78 hours and leaving up to 4,046 customers without power (83% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Wheeler County, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wheeler County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th 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 Wheeler County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Schleicher County | D | 28th |
| Live Oak County | D | 27th |
| Henderson County | D | 28th |
| Calhoun County | D | 28th |
| Uvalde County | D | 27th |
Most reliable counties in Texas
The top 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Zavala County | A | 95th |
| Jasper County | A | 94th |
| Fayette County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Texas
The bottom 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity County | F | 2nd |
| Orange County | F | 2nd |
| Marion County | F | 4th |
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 Wheeler County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wheeler County recorded 353 outage events, averaging 4.4 hours each.
What is Wheeler County's reliability grade?
Wheeler County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wheeler County?
The worst outage on record started December 27, 2015 (Blizzard), lasting 78 hours and affecting up to 4,046 customers.