Lamar County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Lamar 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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Lamar County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lamar County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 166 significant power outages in Lamar County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 5–7, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,247 customers (36.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 47 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 229th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 39 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lamar County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 29 – Dec 2, 2025) affected 634 customers (2.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 5–7, 2015 | 10,247(36.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 3–5, 2015 | 9,573(34.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 21–22, 2019 | 6,244(22.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 7, 2018 | 5,610(20.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 15–18, 2021 | 5,072(18.2%) | 4 | 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 Lamar County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lamar County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| TNMP (Texas-New Mexico Power) | Investor Owned | 274,282 | Not reporting | |
| Lamar County Elec Coop Assn | Cooperative | 14,281 | Not reporting | |
| Fannin County Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,480 | 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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Lamar County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lamar County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lamar 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 Lamar County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Texas-New Mexico Power Co, Lamar County Elec Coop Assn, Fannin County Electric Coop provide electric service in Lamar County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Lamar County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 5–7, 2015. It peaked at 10,247 customers without power (36.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lamar County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 166 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 39 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lamar County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/lamar-county