Knox County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Knox 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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Knox County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Knox County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 136 significant power outages in Knox County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 6–9, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,566 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 59 hr 45 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 13th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 231 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Knox County has held roughly steady recently: about 53 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 66 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 23–24, 2025) affected 73 customers (13.2%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 6–9, 2025 | 2,566(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 26 – Nov 2, 2020 | 2,452(100%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Feb 2–3, 2022 | 1,826(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 18, 2025 | 1,542(100%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 5 | Feb 15–20, 2021 | 1,358(100%) | 6 | 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 Knox County?
Electric companies with service territory in Knox County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas (North) | Investor Owned | 200,476 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Texas) | Cooperative | 144,322 | 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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Knox County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Knox County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Knox 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 Knox County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas North Company, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (TX) provide electric service in Knox County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Knox County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 6–9, 2025. It peaked at 2,566 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 Knox County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 136 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 59 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 231 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Knox County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/knox-county