Hartley County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Hartley 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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Cimarron; Dallam; Hartley
Until Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST · NWS Amarillo TX
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Hartley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hartley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 94 significant power outages in Hartley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 25, 2017) came when Hurricane Harvey left 1,684 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 197th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 80 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hartley County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 7, 2025) affected 62 customers (5.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 25, 2017 | 1,684(100%) | 1 | Hurricane Harvey |
| 2 | Jun 15, 2022 | 1,504(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 29, 2020 | 1,445(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 12–14, 2024 | 918(85.2%) | 3 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Jul 19, 2024 | 918(85.2%) | 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 Hartley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hartley 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 | |
| Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,751 | Not reporting | |
| Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (NM) | Cooperative | 19 | 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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Hartley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hartley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hartley 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 Hartley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc, Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (NM) provide electric service in Hartley County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Hartley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 25, 2017. It peaked at 1,684 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Harvey.
How often does the power go out in Hartley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 94 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 80 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hartley County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/hartley-county