Burnet County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Burnet 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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Burnet County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Burnet County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 230 significant power outages in Burnet County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11–19, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 15,962 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 6 min of power per year, close to the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 161st of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 56% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 124 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Burnet County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 20–23, 2025) affected 689 customers (5.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11–19, 2021 | 15,962(100%) | 9 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Nov 3–4, 2021 | 7,020(51.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 30 – Jul 6, 2025 | 4,668(34.5%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 13–18, 2023 | 3,506(25.9%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 5, 2021 | 3,455(25.5%) | 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 Burnet County?
Electric companies with service territory in Burnet County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) | Cooperative | 474,954 | Not reporting | |
| City of Burnet - (TX) | Municipal | 3,418 | 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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Burnet County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Burnet County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Burnet 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 Burnet County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc, City of Burnet - (TX) provide electric service in Burnet County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Burnet County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11–19, 2021. It peaked at 15,962 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Burnet County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 230 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 6 min of power per year, and on 124 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Burnet County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/burnet-county