Gregg County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Gregg 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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Gregg County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gregg County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 404 significant power outages in Gregg County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 17–19, 2019) came when extreme heat left 48,369 customers (75.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 59th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 122 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gregg County has risen recently: about 28 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 12, 2025) affected 928 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 17–19, 2019 | 48,369(75.2%) | 3 | Extreme heat |
| 2 | Jun 16–24, 2023 | 46,783(72.8%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 28 – Jun 5, 2017 | 40,421(62.9%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 7–14, 2019 | 39,042(60.7%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 12–17, 2020 | 33,015(51.3%) | 6 | 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 Gregg County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gregg County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEPCO | Investor Owned | 192,887 | Not reporting | |
| Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 51,559 | Not reporting | |
| Rusk County Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 23,812 | 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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Gregg County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gregg County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gregg 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 Gregg County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp, Rusk County Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Gregg County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Gregg County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 17–19, 2019. It peaked at 48,369 customers without power (75.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme heat.
How often does the power go out in Gregg County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 404 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 122 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gregg County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/gregg-county