Hutchinson County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Hutchinson 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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Hutchinson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hutchinson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 258 significant power outages in Hutchinson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 12–16, 2019) came when high winds left 6,862 customers (98.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 100th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 121 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hutchinson County has held roughly steady recently: about 15 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 192 customers (2.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 12–16, 2019 | 6,862(98.3%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 12–19, 2025 | 6,183(88.6%) | 8 | High winds |
| 3 | Feb 27 – Mar 4, 2024 | 5,890(84.4%) | 7 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Mar 17–22, 2021 | 4,204(60.2%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 19–20, 2025 | 3,270(46.9%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
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 Hutchinson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hutchinson 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 | |
| Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,751 | 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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Hutchinson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hutchinson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, North Plains Electric Coop Inc, Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Hutchinson County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Hutchinson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 12–16, 2019. It peaked at 6,862 customers without power (98.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Hutchinson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 258 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 121 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hutchinson County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/hutchinson-county