Yoakum CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2015 | 6 hrs | 2,296 (36%) | Hail |
| Jun 14, 2015 | 1 hrs | 2,292 (36%) | Hail |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 2 hrs | 1,791 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2017 | 2 hrs | 1,737 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 1 hrs | 1,709 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Yoakum County recorded 384 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Yoakum County started June 14, 2015 (Hail), lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 2,296 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Yoakum County, with 63 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Yoakum 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 Yoakum County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Foard County | B | 77th |
| Wichita County | B | 77th |
| Randall County | B | 76th |
| Victoria County | B | 76th |
| Howard County | B | 78th |
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 Yoakum County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Yoakum County recorded 384 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Yoakum County's reliability grade?
Yoakum County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Yoakum County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2015 (Hail), lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 2,296 customers.