Gillespie County, TX Power Outages
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Gillespie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gillespie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 119 significant power outages in Gillespie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11 – Mar 8, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 9,335 customers (54.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 45 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 81st of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 83% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gillespie County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 29 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 180 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11 – Mar 8, 2021 | 9,335(54.8%) | 26 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jun 19, 2021 | 5,105(30%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 21, 2022 | 4,534(26.6%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jan 31 – Feb 5, 2023 | 4,047(23.8%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jul 4–5, 2025 | 3,264(19.2%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Gillespie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gillespie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) | Cooperative | 474,954 | Not reporting | |
| AEP Texas (North) | Investor Owned | 200,476 | Not reporting | |
| Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 49,007 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fredericksburg - (TX) | Municipal | 6,013 | 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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Gillespie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gillespie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gillespie 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 Gillespie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc, AEP Texas North Company, Central Texas Elec Coop, Inc, City of Fredericksburg - (TX) provide electric service in Gillespie County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Gillespie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11 – Mar 8, 2021. It peaked at 9,335 customers without power (54.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Gillespie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 119 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 82 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gillespie County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/gillespie-county