McMullen County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving McMullen 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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McMullen County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McMullen County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 88 significant power outages in McMullen County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–18, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 788 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 35 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 37th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 209 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in McMullen County has fallen recently: about 26 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 43 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 3, 2025) affected 662 customers (100%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–18, 2021 | 788(100%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jul 24, 2023 | 760(100%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Jun 15, 2020 | 727(100%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Mar 19, 2024 | 687(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 2, 2025 | 662(100%) | 1 | 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 McMullen County?
Electric companies with service territory in McMullen 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 | |
| Medina Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 38,282 | 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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McMullen County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McMullen County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McMullen 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 McMullen County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Nueces Electric Cooperative, Medina Electric Coop, Inc, Karnes Electric Coop Inc and 1 others provide electric service in McMullen County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in McMullen County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–18, 2021. It peaked at 788 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 McMullen County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 88 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 35 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 209 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "McMullen County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/mcmullen-county