Hays County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Hays 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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Hays County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hays County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 269 significant power outages in Hays County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–20, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 53,598 customers (75.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 35 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 207th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 66% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 69 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hays County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 728 customers (1%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–20, 2021 | 53,598(75.3%) | 6 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jul 30 – Aug 2, 2021 | 21,766(30.6%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 3 | Mar 9–10, 2022 | 15,061(21.2%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 7–9, 2022 | 13,006(18.3%) | 3 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Feb 1–6, 2023 | 11,793(16.6%) | 6 | Ice storm |
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 Hays County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hays County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) | Cooperative | 474,954 | Not reporting | |
| Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 144,059 | Not reporting | |
| City of San Marcos - (TX) | Municipal | 26,154 | 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 Hays County
San Marcos, Kyle, Buda
Nearby counties
Hays County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hays County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hays 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 Hays County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc, Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc, City of San Marcos - (TX) provide electric service in Hays County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Hays County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–20, 2021. It peaked at 53,598 customers without power (75.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Hays County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 269 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 69 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hays County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/hays-county