Frio County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Frio 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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Frio County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Frio County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 268 significant power outages in Frio County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11–19, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 5,892 customers (82.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 8 min of power per year, close to the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 137th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 87 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Frio County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 195 customers (2.7%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11–19, 2021 | 5,892(82.5%) | 9 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | May 4–5, 2018 | 4,651(65.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 16, 2018 | 3,957(55.4%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Jun 21–27, 2019 | 3,014(42.2%) | 7 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Oct 5, 2018 | 2,131(29.8%) | 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 Frio County?
Electric companies with service territory in Frio 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 | |
| Karnes Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 23,684 | 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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Frio County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Frio County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Frio 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 Frio County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Medina Electric Coop, Inc, Karnes Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Frio County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Frio County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11–19, 2021. It peaked at 5,892 customers without power (82.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Frio County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 268 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 87 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. "Frio County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/frio-county