Ector County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Ector 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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Ector County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ector County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 116 significant power outages in Ector County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 14–18, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 28,468 customers (18.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 241st of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 6 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ector County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 24–25, 2025) affected 6,215 customers (4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 14–18, 2021 | 28,468(18.2%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jan 2–5, 2015 | 10,579(6.8%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 30, 2015 | 10,350(6.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 13–14, 2019 | 10,115(6.5%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Jul 30–31, 2015 | 8,956(5.7%) | 2 | 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 Ector County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ector 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 | |
| City of Goldsmith - (TX) | Municipal | 242 | 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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Ector County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ector County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ector 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 Ector County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Southwestern Public Service Co, City of Goldsmith - (TX) provide electric service in Ector County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Ector County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 14–18, 2021. It peaked at 28,468 customers without power (18.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Ector County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 116 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 6 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ector County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/ector-county