Jim Hogg County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Jim Hogg 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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Jim Hogg County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jim Hogg County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 189 significant power outages in Jim Hogg County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 20–22, 2025) came when extreme cold left 2,539 customers (85.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 122nd of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 120 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jim Hogg County has held roughly steady recently: about 13 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 1–2, 2025) affected 460 customers (15.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 20–22, 2025 | 2,539(85.8%) | 3 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | Sep 16–18, 2023 | 2,459(83.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 16–18, 2018 | 2,405(81.3%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 25–31, 2020 | 2,400(81.1%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 18–19, 2022 | 1,938(65.5%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
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 Jim Hogg County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jim Hogg County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Medina Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 38,282 | 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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Jim Hogg County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jim Hogg County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jim Hogg 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 Jim Hogg County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Medina Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Jim Hogg County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Jim Hogg County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 20–22, 2025. It peaked at 2,539 customers without power (85.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme cold.
How often does the power go out in Jim Hogg County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 189 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 120 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jim Hogg County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/jim-hogg-county