Cherokee County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Cherokee 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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Cherokee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cherokee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 315 significant power outages in Cherokee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–23, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 12,169 customers (41% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 103rd of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 115 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cherokee County has risen recently: about 17 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 1,908 customers (6.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–23, 2021 | 12,169(41%) | 9 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Apr 28 – May 2, 2024 | 9,568(32.2%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 23–30, 2015 | 8,595(28.9%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 16–24, 2023 | 8,586(28.9%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 10–13, 2021 | 8,489(28.6%) | 4 | Winter storm |
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 Cherokee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cherokee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| Cherokee County Elec Coop Assn - (TX) | Cooperative | 24,323 | Not reporting | |
| Houston County Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 23,300 | 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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Cherokee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cherokee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cherokee 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 Cherokee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Cherokee County Elec Coop Assn - (TX), Houston County Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Cherokee County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Cherokee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–23, 2021. It peaked at 12,169 customers without power (41% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Cherokee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 315 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 115 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cherokee County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/cherokee-county