Cochran County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Cochran 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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Cochran County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cochran County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 56 significant power outages in Cochran County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 27–29, 2015) came when a winter storm left 1,420 customers (86.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 30 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 232nd of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cochran County has risen recently: about 5 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 5–6, 2025) affected 77 customers (4.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 27–29, 2015 | 1,420(86.7%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 1–2, 2017 | 1,414(86.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 14, 2021 | 1,391(85%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 28–29, 2024 | 1,386(84.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 30, 2018 | 1,124(68.7%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Cochran County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cochran 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 | |
| Lea County Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) | Cooperative | 5,563 | 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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Cochran County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cochran County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cochran 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 Cochran County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Lamb County Electric Coop, Inc, Bailey County Elec Coop Assn, Lea County Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) provide electric service in Cochran County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Cochran County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 27–29, 2015. It peaked at 1,420 customers without power (86.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Cochran County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 56 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cochran County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/cochran-county