Wichita County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 79 hrs | 14,558 (16%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Dec 27, 2018 | 28 hrs | 12,100 (13%) | Flood |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 54 hrs | 10,610 (12%) | Heat |
| Oct 27, 2020 | 21 hrs | 6,856 (8%) | Ice Storm |
| Oct 11, 2021 | 47 hrs | 6,853 (8%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wichita County recorded 591 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wichita County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 79 hours and leaving up to 14,558 customers without power (16% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Wichita County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wichita County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th 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 Wichita County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Yoakum County | B | 77th |
| Foard County | B | 77th |
| Howard County | B | 78th |
| Randall County | B | 76th |
| Victoria County | B | 76th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wichita County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wichita County recorded 591 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Wichita County's reliability grade?
Wichita County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wichita County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 79 hours and affecting up to 14,558 customers.