Ellis County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Ellis 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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Ellis County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ellis County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 232 significant power outages in Ellis County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 13–20, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 25,236 customers (31.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 47 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 173rd of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 42 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ellis County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 1,529 customers (1.9%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 13–20, 2021 | 25,236(31.2%) | 8 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Mar 4–9, 2025 | 22,117(27.3%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 5–9, 2023 | 12,939(16%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 7–8, 2018 | 12,920(16%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | May 19–31, 2024 | 10,937(13.5%) | 13 | Hail and lightning |
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 Ellis County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ellis County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| United Cooperative Services | Cooperative | 132,200 | Not reporting | |
| HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Cooperative | 36,527 | Not reporting | |
| Navarro County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 20,824 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Texas. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Ellis County
Waxahachie, Midlothian, Ennis, Red Oak
Nearby counties
Ellis County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ellis County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ellis 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 Ellis County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, United Electric Coop Service Inc - (TX), HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc., Navarro County Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Ellis County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Ellis County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 13–20, 2021. It peaked at 25,236 customers without power (31.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Ellis County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 232 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 42 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ellis County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/ellis-county