Lipscomb County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Lipscomb 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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Lipscomb County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lipscomb County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 90 significant power outages in Lipscomb County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 21, 2024) left 2,576 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 13 min of power per year, close to the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 151st of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 67 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lipscomb County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 1, 2025) affected 229 customers (15.8%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 21, 2024 | 2,576(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 13–14, 2015 | 2,519(100%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Nov 16, 2014 | 1,465(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 1, 2023 | 1,125(77.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 13, 2023 | 1,122(77.6%) | 1 | 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 Lipscomb County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lipscomb County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Texas, New Mexico) | Investor Owned | 282,824 | Not reporting | |
| North Plains Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,619 | 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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Lipscomb County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lipscomb County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, North Plains Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Lipscomb County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Lipscomb County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 21, 2024. It peaked at 2,576 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Lipscomb County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 90 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lipscomb County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/lipscomb-county