Kenedy County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Kenedy 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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Kenedy County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kenedy County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 123 significant power outages in Kenedy County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 16, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,009 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 58 hr 18 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 15th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 299 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kenedy County has fallen recently: about 35 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 81 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 106 customers (45.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 16, 2023 | 1,009(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 9, 2025 | 993(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 7–11, 2019 | 937(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 18, 2021 | 904(100%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | May 16, 2020 | 864(100%) | 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 Kenedy County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kenedy County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Magic Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 149,858 | Not reporting | |
| Nueces Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 56,194 | 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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Kenedy County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kenedy County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kenedy 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 Kenedy County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc, Nueces Electric Cooperative provide electric service in Kenedy County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Kenedy County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 16, 2023. It peaked at 1,009 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Kenedy County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 123 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 58 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 299 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kenedy County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/kenedy-county