Brooks County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Brooks 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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Brooks County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Brooks County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 226 significant power outages in Brooks County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 16–20, 2021) came when hail and lightning left 3,543 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 46 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 85th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 144 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Brooks County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 23 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 66 customers (2.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 16–20, 2021 | 3,543(100%) | 5 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Jul 25 – Aug 1, 2020 | 2,313(74.8%) | 8 | Hurricane Hanna |
| 3 | Apr 13–14, 2015 | 2,129(68.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 20, 2018 | 1,999(64.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 25, 2020 | 1,791(57.9%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Brooks County?
Electric companies with service territory in Brooks County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Magic Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 149,858 | Not reporting | |
| Nueces Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 56,194 | Not reporting | |
| Medina Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 38,282 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Texas. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Brooks County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Brooks County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Brooks 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 Brooks County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc, Nueces Electric Cooperative, Medina Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Brooks County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Brooks County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 16–20, 2021. It peaked at 3,543 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Brooks County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 226 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 144 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Brooks County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/brooks-county