Wilbarger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2018 | 3 hrs | 6,074 (44%) | Drought |
| May 8, 2015 | 24 hrs | 5,466 (39%) | Drought |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 4 hrs | 4,032 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 27, 2020 | 137 hrs | 3,541 (25%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 19, 2020 | 2 hrs | 3,196 (23%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wilbarger County recorded 350 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wilbarger County started May 3, 2018 (Drought), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 6,074 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Wilbarger County, with 65 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wilbarger County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 73rd 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 Wilbarger County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman County | B | 73rd |
| Brazos County | B | 73rd |
| Atascosa County | B | 73rd |
| Gaines County | B | 73rd |
| Hays County | B | 72nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wilbarger County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wilbarger County recorded 350 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Wilbarger County's reliability grade?
Wilbarger County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 73rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wilbarger County?
The worst outage on record started May 3, 2018 (Drought), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 6,074 customers.