Union County, NM Power Outages
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Until Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST · NWS Albuquerque NM
Source: National Weather Service
Union County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Union County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 38 significant power outages in Union County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 17–18, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,583 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 34 hr 21 min of power per year, more than the New Mexico average of 2 hr 41 min. That ranks 1st of 28 New Mexico counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 40 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Union County has risen recently: about 52 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 28, 2025) affected 435 customers (100%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 17–18, 2024 | 1,583(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 10, 2025 | 1,576(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 8, 2025 | 1,571(100%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Aug 4, 2023 | 1,540(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 16, 2016 | 1,469(100%) | 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 Union County?
Electric companies with service territory in Union County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NM) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNM | Investor Owned | 557,399 | Not reporting | |
| Springer Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 3,054 | Not reporting | |
| Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (NM) | Cooperative | 2,279 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (OK) | Cooperative | 13 | 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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Union County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Union County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Union 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 Union County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NM, Springer Electric Coop, Inc, Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (NM), Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (OK) provide electric service in Union County, New Mexico.
What was the worst power outage in Union County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 17–18, 2024. It peaked at 1,583 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Union County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 38 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 34 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 40 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Union County, NM Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-mexico/union-county