Hansford County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Hansford 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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Hansford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hansford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 108 significant power outages in Hansford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 8, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,761 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 33 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 111th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 87 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hansford County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 20–23, 2025) affected 73 customers (5.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 8, 2022 | 2,761(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 14, 2023 | 1,888(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 26–27, 2024 | 1,784(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 13–14, 2019 | 1,218(87.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Apr 30 – May 3, 2017 | 1,137(81.3%) | 4 | Hail and lightning |
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 Hansford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hansford 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 | |
| North Plains Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,619 | Not reporting | |
| Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,751 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (OK) | Cooperative | 430 | 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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Hansford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hansford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hansford 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 Hansford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, North Plains Electric Coop Inc, Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (OK) provide electric service in Hansford County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Hansford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 8, 2022. It peaked at 2,761 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 Hansford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 108 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 87 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hansford County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/hansford-county