Bastrop County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Bastrop 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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Bastrop County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bastrop County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 368 significant power outages in Bastrop County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 21, 2017) came when extreme heat left 29,248 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 21 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 95th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 54% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 158 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bastrop County has held roughly steady recently: about 14 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 12–13, 2025) affected 1,526 customers (8.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 21, 2017 | 29,248(100%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 2 | Jan 12, 2022 | 26,231(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Feb 15–19, 2021 | 19,594(100%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Jan 31 – Feb 7, 2023 | 7,716(43.3%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 14–18, 2024 | 7,240(40.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Bastrop County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bastrop County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 144,059 | Not reporting | |
| Fayette Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 16,541 | Not reporting | |
| City of Bastrop - (TX) | Municipal | 2,940 | Not reporting | |
| City of Smithville - (TX) | Municipal | 2,292 | 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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Bastrop County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bastrop County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bastrop 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 Bastrop County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc, Fayette Electric Coop, Inc, City of Bastrop - (TX) and 1 others provide electric service in Bastrop County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Bastrop County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 21, 2017. It peaked at 29,248 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme heat.
How often does the power go out in Bastrop County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 368 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 158 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bastrop County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/bastrop-county