Medina County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Medina 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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Medina County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Medina County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 392 significant power outages in Medina County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 14–18, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 20,977 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 88th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 52% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 156 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Medina County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 hr 16 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,663 customers (10.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 14–18, 2021 | 20,977(100%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Apr 27 – May 4, 2021 | 9,388(59.4%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 21–29, 2020 | 5,765(36.5%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 19, 2021 | 5,755(36.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 16–17, 2025 | 4,944(31.3%) | 2 | 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 Medina County?
Electric companies with service territory in Medina County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPS Energy | Municipal | 986,641 | Not reporting | |
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Bandera Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 42,832 | Not reporting | |
| Medina Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 38,282 | Not reporting | |
| Karnes Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 23,684 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hondo - (TX) | Municipal | 2,990 | Not reporting | |
| City of Castroville - (TX) | Municipal | 1,585 | 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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Medina County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Medina County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Medina 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 Medina County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, City of San Antonio - (TX), AEP Texas Central Company, Bandera Electric Coop, Inc, Medina Electric Coop, Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Medina County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Medina County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 14–18, 2021. It peaked at 20,977 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 Medina County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 392 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 156 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Medina County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/medina-county