Harris County, TX Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:15 PM EST, 866 customers in Harris County, Texas were without power, reported by CenterPoint Energy.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy | 866 |
Weather alerts
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Harris County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Harris County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 58 significant power outages in Harris County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 8–18, 2024) came when Hurricane Beryl left 1,660,703 customers (90.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 93rd of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 61% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 24 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Harris County has risen recently: about 26 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 27,897 customers (1.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 8–18, 2024 | 1,660,703(90.9%) | 11 | Hurricane Beryl |
| 2 | May 16–23, 2024 | 502,077(27.5%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 15–18, 2021 | 455,986(24.9%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | May 28–31, 2024 | 251,830(13.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 25, 2025 | 148,911(8.1%) | 1 | 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 Harris County?
Electric companies with service territory in Harris County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy (Houston Electric) | Investor Owned | 2,898,292 | 866 out | |
| Entergy Texas | Investor Owned | 539,043 | 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Harris County
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Harris County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Harris County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 11:15 PM EST, 866 customers in Harris County were without power according to CenterPoint Energy.
Which electric company serves Harris County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, CenterPoint Energy, Entergy Texas Inc., San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Harris County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Harris County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 8–18, 2024. It peaked at 1,660,703 customers without power (90.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Beryl.
How often does the power go out in Harris County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 58 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 24 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Harris County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/harris-county