Lee County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Lee 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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Lee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 332 significant power outages in Lee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 20–21, 2017) came when extreme heat left 7,882 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 26 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 53rd of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 53% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 207 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lee County has held roughly steady recently: about 28 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 24 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25, 2025) affected 102 customers (4.6%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 20–21, 2017 | 7,882(100%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 2 | Jan 12–13, 2022 | 5,243(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Feb 15–18, 2021 | 4,426(100%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Nov 18, 2021 | 3,478(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Feb 1–4, 2023 | 3,175(100%) | 4 | Ice storm |
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 Lee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 144,059 | Not reporting | |
| Fayette Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 16,541 | Not reporting | |
| Bartlett Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 16,141 | Not reporting | |
| City of Giddings - (TX) | Municipal | 2,888 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lexington - (TX) | Municipal | 653 | 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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Lee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lee 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 Lee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc, Fayette Electric Coop, Inc, Bartlett Electric Coop, Inc, City of Giddings - (TX) and 1 others provide electric service in Lee County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 20–21, 2017. It peaked at 7,882 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme heat.
How often does the power go out in Lee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 332 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 26 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 207 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lee County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/lee-county