Cottle County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Cottle 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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Cottle County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cottle County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 34 significant power outages in Cottle County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 7–8, 2022) left 851 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 13 min of power per year, close to the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 159th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 53 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cottle County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 78 customers (11%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 7–8, 2022 | 851(100%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 14, 2020 | 849(100%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Aug 16, 2020 | 849(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 27, 2021 | 844(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 8, 2022 | 842(100%) | 1 | 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 Cottle County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cottle 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 | |
| AEP Texas (North) | Investor Owned | 200,476 | Not reporting | |
| South Plains Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 77,786 | Not reporting | |
| Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,529 | 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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Cottle County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cottle County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cottle 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 Cottle County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, AEP Texas North Company, South Plains Electric Coop Inc, Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Cottle County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Cottle County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 7–8, 2022. It peaked at 851 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Cottle County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 34 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 53 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cottle County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/cottle-county