Castro County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Castro 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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Castro County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Castro County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 295 significant power outages in Castro County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 31 – Apr 5, 2023) came when high winds left 4,136 customers (81.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 57 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 167th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 116 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Castro County has held roughly steady recently: about 8 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–30, 2025) affected 120 customers (2.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 31 – Apr 5, 2023 | 4,136(81.4%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 14–20, 2020 | 3,694(72.7%) | 7 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Mar 22, 2024 | 3,282(64.6%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Feb 26 – Mar 3, 2023 | 2,235(44%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 13–14, 2019 | 2,031(40%) | 2 | 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 Castro County?
Electric companies with service territory in Castro 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 | |
| Lamb County Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,679 | Not reporting | |
| Bailey County Elec Coop Assn | Cooperative | 9,199 | Not reporting | |
| Swisher Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,912 | Not reporting | |
| Deaf Smith Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,507 | 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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Castro County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Castro County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Castro 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 Castro County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Lamb County Electric Coop, Inc, Bailey County Elec Coop Assn, Swisher Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Castro County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Castro County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 31 – Apr 5, 2023. It peaked at 4,136 customers without power (81.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Castro County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 295 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 116 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Castro County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/castro-county