Galveston County, TX Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Galveston County, Texas by CenterPoint Energy.
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Current outages
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Galveston County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Galveston County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 310 significant power outages in Galveston County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 6–17, 2024) came when Hurricane Beryl left 164,920 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 23 hr 18 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 64th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Galveston County has risen recently: about 27 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 3,900 customers (2.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 6–17, 2024 | 164,920(100%) | 12 | Hurricane Beryl |
| 2 | Feb 15–19, 2021 | 164,606(100%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Sep 11–17, 2021 | 57,142(39.6%) | 7 | Hurricane Nicholas |
| 4 | Jun 8–12, 2023 | 30,412(21.1%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 22–24, 2023 | 28,418(19.7%) | 3 | Extreme heat |
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 Galveston County?
Electric companies with service territory in Galveston County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy (Houston Electric) | Investor Owned | 2,898,292 | Reporting | |
| Entergy Texas | Investor Owned | 539,043 | Not reporting | |
| TNMP (Texas-New Mexico Power) | Investor Owned | 274,282 | 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
No Galveston County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Galveston County
League, Texas, Galveston, Friendswood, Dickinson, La Marque
Nearby counties
Galveston County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Galveston County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Galveston County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Galveston County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, CenterPoint Energy, Entergy Texas Inc., Texas-New Mexico Power Co provide electric service in Galveston County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Galveston County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 6–17, 2024. It peaked at 164,920 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Beryl.
How often does the power go out in Galveston County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 310 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 23 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Galveston County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/galveston-county