Garza County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Garza 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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Garza County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Garza County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 141 significant power outages in Garza County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 23, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,174 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 52 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 170th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 84 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Garza County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 215 customers (8%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 23, 2019 | 3,174(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 28–31, 2020 | 2,365(87.8%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 5–6, 2020 | 2,170(80.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 18, 2024 | 2,118(78.6%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Mar 22, 2022 | 2,108(78.3%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Garza County?
Electric companies with service territory in Garza 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 | |
| South Plains Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 77,786 | Not reporting | |
| Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 24,110 | Not reporting | |
| Big Country Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,628 | 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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Garza County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Garza County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Garza 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 Garza County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, South Plains Electric Coop Inc, Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc, Big Country Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Garza County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Garza County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 23, 2019. It peaked at 3,174 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Garza County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 141 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 84 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Garza County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/garza-county