Jones County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Jones 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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Jones County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jones County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 209 significant power outages in Jones County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11–18, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 4,702 customers (90.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 113th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 125 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jones County has fallen recently: about 9 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 29, 2025) affected 56 customers (1.1%) amid tornadoes.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11–18, 2021 | 4,702(90.4%) | 8 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | May 2–3, 2018 | 4,626(88.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 22 – Jul 1, 2023 | 3,693(71%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 12–13, 2019 | 2,309(44.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 26, 2025 | 2,027(39%) | 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 Jones County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jones County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas (North) | Investor Owned | 200,476 | Not reporting | |
| Taylor Electric Coop Inc - (TX) | Cooperative | 21,912 | Not reporting | |
| Big Country Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,628 | 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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Jones County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jones County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jones 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 Jones County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas North Company, Taylor Electric Coop Inc - (TX), Big Country Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Jones County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Jones County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11–18, 2021. It peaked at 4,702 customers without power (90.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Jones County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 209 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 125 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jones County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/jones-county