Foard County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Foard 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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Foard County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Foard County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 35 significant power outages in Foard County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2020) came when a winter storm left 952 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 55th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 59% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 116 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Foard County has fallen recently: about 11 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 39 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 17, 2025) affected 77 customers (21.8%) amid extreme heat.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2020 | 952(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 3, 2018 | 906(100%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | May 19, 2018 | 605(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 4–5, 2023 | 480(100%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Sep 16, 2021 | 374(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Foard County?
Electric companies with service territory in Foard 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 | |
| AEP Texas (North) | Investor Owned | 200,476 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Texas) | Cooperative | 144,322 | Not reporting | |
| South Plains Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 77,786 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Rural Elec Assn Inc | Cooperative | 3,365 | 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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Foard County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Foard County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Foard 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 Foard County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, AEP Texas North Company, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (TX), South Plains Electric Coop Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Foard County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Foard County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2020. It peaked at 952 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Foard County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 35 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 116 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Foard County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/foard-county