Dawson County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Dawson 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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Dawson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dawson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 193 significant power outages in Dawson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11–20, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 5,739 customers (70.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 52 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 169th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dawson County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 12, 2025) affected 489 customers (6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11–20, 2021 | 5,739(70.2%) | 10 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jun 25–29, 2021 | 5,531(67.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 2–6, 2015 | 3,776(46.2%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Oct 27–30, 2020 | 3,490(42.7%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Apr 4, 2023 | 3,253(39.8%) | 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 Dawson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dawson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Texas, New Mexico) | Investor Owned | 282,824 | Not reporting | |
| Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 24,110 | 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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Dawson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dawson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dawson 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 Dawson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Southwestern Public Service Co, Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Dawson County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Dawson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11–20, 2021. It peaked at 5,739 customers without power (70.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Dawson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 193 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 82 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dawson County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/dawson-county