Wise CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2021 | 92 hrs | 10,805 (25%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 7 hrs | 5,141 (12%) | Hail |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 25 hrs | 5,116 (12%) | Hail |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 14 hrs | 4,930 (11%) | Tornado |
| May 28, 2024 | 25 hrs | 4,680 (11%) | Hail |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wise County recorded 697 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wise County started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 92 hours and leaving up to 10,805 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Wise County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wise County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wise County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| McCulloch County | B | 60th |
| Bowie County | B | 60th |
| Cameron County | B | 61st |
| Hartley County | C | 60th |
| Hemphill County | B | 61st |
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 Wise County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wise County recorded 697 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Wise County's reliability grade?
Wise County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wise County?
The worst outage on record started February 14, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 92 hours and affecting up to 10,805 customers.