Colorado County, TX Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Colorado County, Texas were without power, reported by CenterPoint Energy.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy | 1 |
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Colorado County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Colorado County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 292 significant power outages in Colorado County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 14–27, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 36,628 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 55 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 17th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 276 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Colorado County has held roughly steady recently: about 54 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 55 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,003 customers (12.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 14–27, 2021 | 36,628(100%) | 14 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Apr 16 – May 21, 2024 | 17,282(100%) | 36 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 1 – Oct 12, 2021 | 10,371(100%) | 42 | Hurricane Nicholas |
| 4 | Jun 15–28, 2023 | 7,324(89.9%) | 14 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | May 5 – Jun 11, 2023 | 5,606(68.8%) | 38 | 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 Colorado County?
Electric companies with service territory in Colorado County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy (Houston Electric) | Investor Owned | 2,898,292 | 1 out | |
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 144,059 | Not reporting | |
| San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 37,635 | Not reporting | |
| Fayette Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 16,541 | Not reporting | |
| Wharton County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,738 | Not reporting | |
| City of Weimar - (TX) | Municipal | 1,210 | 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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Colorado County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Colorado County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Colorado County were without power according to CenterPoint Energy.
Which electric company serves Colorado County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, CenterPoint Energy, AEP Texas Central Company, Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc, San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Colorado County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Colorado County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 14–27, 2021. It peaked at 36,628 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Colorado County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 292 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 55 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 276 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Colorado County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/colorado-county