Eddy County, NM Power Outages
Utilities serving Eddy County, New Mexico don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Eddy County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Eddy County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 236 significant power outages in Eddy County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–16, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 15,851 customers (55.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 16th of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 51 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Eddy County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 17, 2025) affected 334 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–16, 2021 | 15,851(55.5%) | 2 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jul 8–15, 2020 | 8,988(31.5%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 14–16, 2015 | 7,232(25.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 1, 2016 | 5,772(20.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 18, 2016 | 5,109(17.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Eddy County?
Electric companies with service territory in Eddy County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NM) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Texas, New Mexico) | Investor Owned | 128,335 | Not reporting | |
| Central Valley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 18,328 | Not reporting | |
| Lea County Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) | Cooperative | 11,212 | Not reporting | |
| Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 325 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in New Mexico. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Eddy County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Eddy County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Eddy County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Eddy County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Central Valley Elec Coop, Inc, Lea County Electric Coop, Inc - (NM), Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Eddy County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–16, 2021. It peaked at 15,851 customers without power (55.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Eddy County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 236 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 51 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Eddy County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/eddy-county