Brewster County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Brewster 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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Brewster County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Brewster County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 203 significant power outages in Brewster County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 2–3, 2019) came when a winter storm left 5,368 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 422 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 2nd 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 738 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Brewster County has held roughly steady recently: about 429 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 415 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 57 customers (25.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 2–3, 2019 | 5,368(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 14–18, 2018 | 5,343(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 16–18, 2018 | 5,333(100%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jan 2–5, 2015 | 5,026(100%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 4, 2018 | 3,018(100%) | 1 | 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 Brewster County?
Electric companies with service territory in Brewster County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas (North) | Investor Owned | 200,476 | Not reporting | |
| Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 15,682 | 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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Brewster County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Brewster County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Brewster 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 Brewster County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas North Company, Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Brewster County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Brewster County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 2–3, 2019. It peaked at 5,368 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 Brewster County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 203 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 422 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 738 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Brewster County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/brewster-county