Karnes County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Karnes 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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Karnes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Karnes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 201 significant power outages in Karnes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 25–26, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,859 customers (49.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 15 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 198th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 90 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Karnes County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 666 customers (11.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 25–26, 2022 | 2,859(49.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 22–25, 2023 | 2,457(42.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 21–22, 2015 | 1,817(31.4%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 4, 2019 | 1,660(28.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 14–21, 2021 | 1,594(27.6%) | 8 | Winter Storm Uri |
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 Karnes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Karnes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| GVEC | Cooperative | 107,295 | Not reporting | |
| Karnes Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 23,684 | Not reporting | |
| City of Floresville | Municipal | 18,328 | 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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Karnes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Karnes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Karnes 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 Karnes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc, Karnes Electric Coop Inc, City of Floresville provide electric service in Karnes County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Karnes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 25–26, 2022. It peaked at 2,859 customers without power (49.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Karnes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 201 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 15 min of power per year, and on 90 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Karnes County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/karnes-county