Hemphill County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Hemphill 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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Hemphill County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hemphill County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 33 significant power outages in Hemphill County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 13–14, 2019) came when high winds left 1,802 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 1 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 185th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 56% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hemphill County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 143 customers (12%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 13–14, 2019 | 1,802(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Oct 28–30, 2020 | 1,706(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Nov 17, 2015 | 1,563(100%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Mar 11, 2016 | 1,479(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Mar 14, 2021 | 1,475(100%) | 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 Hemphill County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hemphill 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 | |
| Greenbelt Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,678 | 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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Hemphill County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hemphill County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hemphill 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 Hemphill County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, North Plains Electric Coop Inc, Greenbelt Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Hemphill County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Hemphill County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 13–14, 2019. It peaked at 1,802 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Hemphill County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 33 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 32 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hemphill County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/hemphill-county