Hockley County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Hockley 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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Hockley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hockley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 169 significant power outages in Hockley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 29 – Jun 1, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,318 customers (67.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 59 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 214th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hockley County has risen recently: about 7 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 112 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 29 – Jun 1, 2024 | 7,318(67.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 18, 2022 | 5,473(50.4%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 16–18, 2025 | 5,134(47.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 3, 2020 | 5,022(46.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 2–8, 2024 | 4,724(43.5%) | 7 | 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 Hockley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hockley 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 | |
| South Plains Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 77,786 | Not reporting | |
| Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 24,110 | Not reporting | |
| Lamb County Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,679 | 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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Hockley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hockley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hockley 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 Hockley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, South Plains Electric Coop Inc, Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc, Lamb County Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Hockley County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Hockley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 29 – Jun 1, 2024. It peaked at 7,318 customers without power (67.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hockley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 169 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hockley County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/hockley-county