Lubbock County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Lubbock 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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Lubbock County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lubbock County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 116 significant power outages in Lubbock County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 28–31, 2021) came when hail and lightning left 25,300 customers (11.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 32 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 249th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 11 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lubbock County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 7–11, 2025) affected 2,748 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28–31, 2021 | 25,300(11.4%) | 4 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Jun 5–7, 2020 | 17,108(7.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 30, 2025 | 17,041(7.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 10, 2020 | 15,937(7.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2020 | 12,899(5.8%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
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 Lubbock County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lubbock 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 | |
| Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) | Municipal | 110,000 | Not reporting | |
| South Plains Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 77,786 | Not reporting | |
| Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 24,110 | 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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Lubbock County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lubbock County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lubbock 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 Lubbock County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, City of Lubbock - (TX), South Plains Electric Coop Inc, Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Lubbock County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Lubbock County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 28–31, 2021. It peaked at 25,300 customers without power (11.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Lubbock County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 116 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 11 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lubbock County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/lubbock-county