Briscoe County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Briscoe 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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Briscoe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Briscoe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 79 significant power outages in Briscoe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 14–19, 2025) came when high winds left 893 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 hr 30 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 51st of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 112 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Briscoe County has held roughly steady recently: about 24 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 30 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 23, 2025) affected 491 customers (83.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 14–19, 2025 | 893(100%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Oct 28 – Nov 2, 2020 | 890(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 9, 2025 | 545(92.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 4–5, 2025 | 507(86.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Jul 15–16, 2021 | 506(85.9%) | 2 | 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 Briscoe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Briscoe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Texas, New Mexico) | Investor Owned | 282,824 | Not reporting | |
| AEP Texas (North) | Investor Owned | 200,476 | Not reporting | |
| Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,529 | Not reporting | |
| Swisher Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,912 | 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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Briscoe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Briscoe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Briscoe 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 Briscoe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, AEP Texas North Company, Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc, Swisher Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Briscoe County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Briscoe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 14–19, 2025. It peaked at 893 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Briscoe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 79 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 112 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Briscoe County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/briscoe-county