Carson County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Carson 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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Carson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Carson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 233 significant power outages in Carson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 28 – Nov 7, 2020) came when a winter storm left 4,374 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 59 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 108th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 83 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Carson County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 60 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 28 – Nov 7, 2020 | 4,374(100%) | 11 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 12–13, 2025 | 2,319(55.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 12–14, 2020 | 2,301(55%) | 3 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Nov 17, 2015 | 2,241(53.5%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Mar 17–19, 2021 | 2,204(52.6%) | 3 | 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 Carson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Carson 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 |
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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Carson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Carson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Carson 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 Carson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co provide electric service in Carson County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Carson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 28 – Nov 7, 2020. It peaked at 4,374 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Carson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 233 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 83 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Carson County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/carson-county