Childress County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Childress 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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Childress County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Childress County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 108 significant power outages in Childress County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 27–30, 2020) came when a winter storm left 2,919 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 132nd of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Childress County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 30, 2025) affected 393 customers (16%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 27–30, 2020 | 2,919(100%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 9, 2025 | 2,841(100%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Apr 27, 2021 | 2,832(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2021 | 2,831(100%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 16, 2020 | 2,772(100%) | 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 Childress County?
Electric companies with service territory in Childress County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas (North) | Investor Owned | 200,476 | Not reporting | |
| SWEPCO | Investor Owned | 192,887 | Not reporting | |
| South Plains Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 77,786 | Not reporting | |
| Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,529 | Not reporting | |
| Greenbelt Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,678 | Not reporting | |
| Harmon Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 458 | 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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Childress County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Childress County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Childress 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 Childress County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas North Company, Southwestern Electric Power Co, South Plains Electric Coop Inc, Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Childress County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Childress County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 27–30, 2020. It peaked at 2,919 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 Childress County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 108 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Childress County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/childress-county