Bee County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Bee 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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Bee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 259 significant power outages in Bee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 17–24, 2015) came when a winter storm left 27,409 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 50 min of power per year, close to the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 144th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 133 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bee County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 29, 2025) affected 630 customers (6.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 17–24, 2015 | 27,409(100%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 1–6, 2015 | 18,070(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 16–18, 2020 | 10,824(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 8, 2023 | 7,560(74.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 16, 2023 | 7,540(74%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Bee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Karnes Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 23,684 | Not reporting | |
| San Patricio Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,600 | 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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Bee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bee 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 Bee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Karnes Electric Coop Inc, San Patricio Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Bee County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Bee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 17–24, 2015. It peaked at 27,409 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Bee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 259 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 133 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bee County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/bee-county