Hale County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Hale 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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Hale County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hale County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 157 significant power outages in Hale County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 27–31, 2020) came when a winter storm left 10,794 customers (70.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 7 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 238th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 60 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hale County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 11–12, 2025) affected 355 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 27–31, 2020 | 10,794(70.1%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Nov 13, 2014 | 7,215(46.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Feb 15–16, 2021 | 6,666(43.3%) | 2 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Oct 9, 2019 | 3,567(23.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 8–9, 2020 | 3,500(22.7%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Hale County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hale 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 | |
| Lamb County Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,679 | Not reporting | |
| Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,529 | Not reporting | |
| Swisher Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,912 | 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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Hale County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hale County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hale 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 Hale County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, South Plains Electric Coop Inc, Lamb County Electric Coop, Inc, Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Hale County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Hale County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 27–31, 2020. It peaked at 10,794 customers without power (70.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Hale County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 157 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 60 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hale County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/hale-county