Morris County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Morris 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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Morris County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Morris County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 291 significant power outages in Morris County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 26 – May 5, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,132 customers (64.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 37 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 73rd of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 134 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Morris County has risen recently: about 29 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 114 customers (1.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 26 – May 5, 2024 | 4,132(64.1%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 14–23, 2023 | 3,252(50.4%) | 10 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Jun 29, 2018 | 3,050(47.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 15, 2021 | 3,019(46.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 10–11, 2025 | 2,711(42.1%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Morris County?
Electric companies with service territory in Morris 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 | |
| Bowie-Cass Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 40,267 | 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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Morris County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Morris County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Morris 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 Morris County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp, Bowie-Cass Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Morris County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Morris County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 26 – May 5, 2024. It peaked at 4,132 customers without power (64.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Morris County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 291 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 134 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. "Morris County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/morris-county