Dimmit County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Dimmit 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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Dimmit County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dimmit County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 288 significant power outages in Dimmit County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 8–9, 2015) came when flooding left 4,278 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 31 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 44th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 141 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dimmit County has risen recently: about 47 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 161 customers (4.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 8–9, 2015 | 4,278(100%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 2 | Dec 19–20, 2014 | 4,196(100%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | May 12–15, 2015 | 4,065(100%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2018 | 2,594(77%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jul 30 – Aug 1, 2015 | 2,507(74.4%) | 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 Dimmit County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dimmit County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Medina Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 38,282 | Not reporting | |
| Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 15,682 | 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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Dimmit County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dimmit County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dimmit 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 Dimmit County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Medina Electric Coop, Inc, Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Dimmit County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Dimmit County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 8–9, 2015. It peaked at 4,278 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Dimmit County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 288 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 31 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 141 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dimmit County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/dimmit-county