Gaines County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Gaines 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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Gaines County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gaines County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 222 significant power outages in Gaines County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 12, 2023) left 6,237 customers (45% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 22 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 234th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 61 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gaines County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 154 customers (1.1%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 12, 2023 | 6,237(45%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Apr 8, 2023 | 5,157(37.2%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Dec 29, 2023 | 3,603(26%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 4–5, 2022 | 3,468(25%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Mar 4, 2025 | 3,257(23.5%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Gaines County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gaines 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 | |
| Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 24,110 | Not reporting | |
| Lea County Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) | Cooperative | 5,563 | 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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Gaines County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gaines County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gaines 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 Gaines County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Southwestern Public Service Co, Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc, Lea County Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) provide electric service in Gaines County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Gaines County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 12, 2023. It peaked at 6,237 customers without power (45% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Gaines County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 222 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gaines County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/gaines-county