Jim Wells County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Jim Wells 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 Wells County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jim Wells County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 241 significant power outages in Jim Wells County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 24, 2021) came when flooding left 15,628 customers (88.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 127th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 108 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jim Wells County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 757 customers (4.3%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 24, 2021 | 15,628(88.7%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Feb 12–19, 2021 | 12,249(69.5%) | 8 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Dec 6, 2019 | 10,187(57.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Nov 6–11, 2018 | 7,954(45.2%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 9–13, 2025 | 7,194(40.8%) | 5 | 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 Jim Wells County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jim Wells County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Nueces Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 56,194 | Not reporting | |
| San Patricio Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,600 | 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 Wells County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jim Wells County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jim Wells 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 Wells County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Nueces Electric Cooperative, San Patricio Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Jim Wells County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Jim Wells County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 24, 2021. It peaked at 15,628 customers without power (88.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Jim Wells County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 241 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 108 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jim Wells County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/jim-wells-county