Live Oak County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Live Oak 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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Live Oak County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Live Oak County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 331 significant power outages in Live Oak County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 14–21, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 5,763 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 58th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 214 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Live Oak County has fallen recently: about 16 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 33 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 78 customers (2.2%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 14–21, 2021 | 5,763(100%) | 8 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | May 22–25, 2022 | 2,299(64.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 13, 2024 | 2,137(60%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Jan 24, 2023 | 1,959(55%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 23 – Jun 1, 2024 | 1,927(54.1%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Live Oak County?
Electric companies with service territory in Live Oak County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Nueces Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 56,194 | Not reporting | |
| Karnes Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 23,684 | Not reporting | |
| San Patricio Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,600 | 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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Live Oak County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Live Oak County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Live Oak 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 Live Oak County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Nueces Electric Cooperative, Karnes Electric Coop Inc, San Patricio Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Live Oak County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Live Oak County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 14–21, 2021. It peaked at 5,763 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 Live Oak County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 331 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 214 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Live Oak County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/live-oak-county