Cameron County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Cameron 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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Cameron County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cameron County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 140 significant power outages in Cameron County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 13–19, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 43,776 customers (16.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 22 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 221st of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cameron County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 2, 2025) affected 3,299 customers (1.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 13–19, 2021 | 43,776(16.7%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jul 25–29, 2020 | 28,057(10.7%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 3 | Apr 23–25, 2023 | 19,786(7.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 3–4, 2015 | 19,642(7.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 22, 2021 | 17,554(6.7%) | 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 Cameron County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cameron 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 | |
| Brownsville Public Utilities Board | Municipal | 60,417 | 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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Cities in Cameron County
Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito
Nearby counties
Cameron County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cameron County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cameron 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 Cameron County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc, Brownsville Public Utilities Board provide electric service in Cameron County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Cameron County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 13–19, 2021. It peaked at 43,776 customers without power (16.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Cameron County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 140 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cameron County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/cameron-county