McLennan County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving McLennan 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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McLennan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McLennan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 219 significant power outages in McLennan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 14–19, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 42,968 customers (42.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 9 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 183rd of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in McLennan County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10–12, 2025) affected 2,911 customers (2.9%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 14–19, 2021 | 42,968(42.1%) | 6 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | May 28 – Jun 2, 2024 | 19,440(19.1%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 2, 2025 | 19,268(18.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | May 22–29, 2020 | 18,273(17.9%) | 8 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Apr 13–15, 2019 | 18,026(17.7%) | 3 | 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 McLennan County?
Electric companies with service territory in McLennan County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| TNMP (Texas-New Mexico Power) | Investor Owned | 274,282 | Not reporting | |
| HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Cooperative | 36,527 | Not reporting | |
| Heart of Texas Electric Coop | Cooperative | 25,343 | Not reporting | |
| Navasota Valley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,831 | 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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Cities in McLennan County
Waco, Hewitt
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McLennan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McLennan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McLennan 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 McLennan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Texas-New Mexico Power Co, HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc., Heart of Texas Electric Coop and 1 others provide electric service in McLennan County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in McLennan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 14–19, 2021. It peaked at 42,968 customers without power (42.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in McLennan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 219 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "McLennan County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/mclennan-county