Dickens County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Dickens 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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Dickens County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dickens County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 51 significant power outages in Dickens County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 4, 2025) came when high winds left 2,248 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 20 min of power per year, close to the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 156th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% 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 Dickens County has risen recently: about 9 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 6, 2025) affected 195 customers (21.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 4, 2025 | 2,248(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 18–19, 2025 | 2,204(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Jun 1, 2024 | 1,091(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 25–26, 2025 | 926(100%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Apr 26, 2024 | 886(96.6%) | 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 Dickens County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dickens County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Dickens County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dickens County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dickens 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 Dickens County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas North Company, South Plains Electric Coop Inc, Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Dickens County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Dickens County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 4, 2025. It peaked at 2,248 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Dickens County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 51 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dickens County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/dickens-county