Deaf Smith County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Deaf Smith 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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Deaf Smith County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Deaf Smith County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 276 significant power outages in Deaf Smith County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 14–16, 2025) came when high winds left 8,647 customers (71.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 58 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 166th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 67 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Deaf Smith County has risen recently: about 9 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 11, 2025) affected 313 customers (2.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 14–16, 2025 | 8,647(71.4%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Feb 16, 2021 | 7,399(61.1%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Jul 2–4, 2016 | 6,860(56.7%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Apr 1–10, 2023 | 4,337(35.8%) | 10 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 8–10, 2016 | 4,276(35.3%) | 3 | 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 Deaf Smith County?
Electric companies with service territory in Deaf Smith 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 | |
| Deaf Smith Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,507 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) | Cooperative | — | 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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Deaf Smith County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Deaf Smith County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Deaf Smith Electric Coop, Inc, Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) provide electric service in Deaf Smith County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Deaf Smith County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 14–16, 2025. It peaked at 8,647 customers without power (71.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Deaf Smith County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 276 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Deaf Smith County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/deaf-smith-county