Anderson County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Anderson County, Texas 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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Anderson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Anderson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 303 significant power outages in Anderson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 28 – Jun 7, 2024) came when flooding left 13,340 customers (46% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 37 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 110th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 94 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Anderson County has risen recently: about 16 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 21, 2025) affected 292 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28 – Jun 7, 2024 | 13,340(46%) | 11 | Flooding |
| 2 | Feb 12–21, 2021 | 8,881(30.6%) | 10 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Apr 18–20, 2019 | 8,446(29.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 16–18, 2020 | 8,266(28.5%) | 3 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Feb 1–4, 2023 | 8,262(28.5%) | 4 | Ice storm |
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 Anderson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Anderson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 90,834 | Not reporting | |
| Houston County Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 23,300 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Texas. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Anderson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Anderson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Anderson 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 Anderson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc, Houston County Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Anderson County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Anderson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 28 – Jun 7, 2024. It peaked at 13,340 customers without power (46% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Anderson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 303 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 94 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Anderson County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/anderson-county