Marion County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Marion 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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Marion County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marion County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 302 significant power outages in Marion County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 10 – Jul 6, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,163 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 42 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 26th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 56% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 242 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marion County has risen recently: about 66 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 980 customers (19.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 10 – Jul 6, 2023 | 7,163(100%) | 27 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 12–14, 2021 | 5,084(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 28, 2021 | 4,882(97.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 16–17, 2023 | 4,628(92.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 19–24, 2019 | 4,362(87.2%) | 6 | 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 Marion County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marion County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEPCO | Investor Owned | 192,887 | Not reporting | |
| Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 51,559 | 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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Marion County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marion County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marion 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 Marion County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp provide electric service in Marion County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 10 – Jul 6, 2023. It peaked at 7,163 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Marion County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 302 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 42 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 242 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marion County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/marion-county