Grimes County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Grimes 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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Grimes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Grimes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 492 significant power outages in Grimes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 7–11, 2024) came when Hurricane Beryl left 10,125 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 59 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 14th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 500 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Grimes County has risen recently: about 67 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 51 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 590 customers (18.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 7–11, 2024 | 10,125(100%) | 5 | Hurricane Beryl |
| 2 | Feb 14–18, 2021 | 9,116(100%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Dec 10, 2025 | 9,056(100%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Feb 5–8, 2023 | 4,925(100%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Apr 25–29, 2015 | 4,833(100%) | 5 | 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 Grimes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Grimes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Texas | Investor Owned | 539,043 | Not reporting | |
| Mid-South Electric Coop Assn | Cooperative | 42,522 | Not reporting | |
| San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 37,635 | 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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Grimes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Grimes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Grimes 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 Grimes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Texas Inc., Mid-South Electric Coop Assn, San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Grimes County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Grimes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 7–11, 2024. It peaked at 10,125 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 Grimes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 492 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 59 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 500 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Grimes County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/grimes-county