Caldwell County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Caldwell 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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Caldwell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Caldwell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 196 significant power outages in Caldwell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 21, 2017) came when extreme heat left 9,781 customers (46% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 53 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 227th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 43 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Caldwell County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 536 customers (2.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 21, 2017 | 9,781(46%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 2 | Jan 12, 2022 | 7,527(35.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Feb 15–18, 2021 | 6,940(32.6%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Oct 25, 2025 | 3,080(14.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 30–31, 2015 | 2,554(12%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Caldwell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Caldwell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) | Cooperative | 474,954 | Not reporting | |
| Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 144,059 | Not reporting | |
| GVEC | Cooperative | 107,295 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lockhart - (TX) | Municipal | 7,028 | Not reporting | |
| City of Luling - (TX) | Municipal | 2,861 | 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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Cities in Caldwell County
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Caldwell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Caldwell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Caldwell 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 Caldwell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc, Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc, Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Caldwell County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Caldwell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 21, 2017. It peaked at 9,781 customers without power (46% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme heat.
How often does the power go out in Caldwell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 196 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 43 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Caldwell County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/caldwell-county