Lavaca County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Lavaca 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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Lavaca County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lavaca County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 356 significant power outages in Lavaca County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 14–19, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 4,674 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 28 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 49th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 265 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lavaca County has fallen recently: about 21 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 34 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 80 customers (3.7%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 14–19, 2021 | 4,674(100%) | 6 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Aug 18–20, 2015 | 3,007(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 13–19, 2015 | 2,545(100%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | Nov 4, 2016 | 2,519(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Apr 21–29, 2023 | 2,281(100%) | 9 | Hail and lightning |
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 Lavaca County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lavaca County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVEC | Cooperative | 107,295 | Not reporting | |
| San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 37,635 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (TX) | Cooperative | 17,459 | Not reporting | |
| Fayette Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 16,541 | Not reporting | |
| City of Yoakum - (TX) | Municipal | 3,112 | Not reporting | |
| City of Schulenburg - (TX) | Municipal | 1,907 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hallettsville - (TX) | Municipal | 1,644 | Not reporting | |
| City of Shiner - (TX) | Municipal | 1,457 | Not reporting | |
| City of Moulton - (TX) | Municipal | 620 | 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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Lavaca County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lavaca County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lavaca 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 Lavaca County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc, San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc, Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (TX), Fayette Electric Coop, Inc and 5 others provide electric service in Lavaca County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Lavaca County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 14–19, 2021. It peaked at 4,674 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Lavaca County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 356 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 28 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 265 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lavaca County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/lavaca-county