Matagorda County, TX Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Matagorda County, Texas by CenterPoint Energy.
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Matagorda County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Matagorda County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 278 significant power outages in Matagorda County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–19, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 22,652 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 7 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 57th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 130 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Matagorda County has fallen recently: about 20 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 30 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 359 customers (2.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–19, 2021 | 22,652(100%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Sep 13–18, 2021 | 18,179(100%) | 6 | Hurricane Nicholas |
| 3 | Jul 6–19, 2024 | 15,630(91.3%) | 14 | Hurricane Beryl |
| 4 | May 13–15, 2024 | 6,286(36.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 7, 2019 | 4,965(29%) | 1 | 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 Matagorda County?
Electric companies with service territory in Matagorda County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy (Houston Electric) | Investor Owned | 2,898,292 | Reporting | |
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| TNMP (Texas-New Mexico Power) | Investor Owned | 274,282 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (TX) | Cooperative | 17,459 | Not reporting | |
| Wharton County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,738 | 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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Matagorda County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Matagorda County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Matagorda County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Matagorda County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, CenterPoint Energy, AEP Texas Central Company, Texas-New Mexico Power Co, Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (TX) and 1 others provide electric service in Matagorda County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Matagorda County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–19, 2021. It peaked at 22,652 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 Matagorda County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 278 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 130 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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