Motley County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Motley 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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Motley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Motley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 53 significant power outages in Motley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 22–23, 2023) came when tornadoes left 830 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 86th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 79 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Motley County has risen recently: about 18 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 13, 2025) affected 57 customers (10.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22–23, 2023 | 830(100%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Oct 28–30, 2020 | 815(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 15–16, 2024 | 803(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 26, 2024 | 801(100%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Jun 27, 2024 | 799(100%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Motley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Motley County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Texas, New Mexico) | Investor Owned | 282,824 | Not reporting | |
| AEP Texas (North) | Investor Owned | 200,476 | Not reporting | |
| South Plains Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 77,786 | Not reporting | |
| Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,529 | 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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Motley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Motley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Motley 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 Motley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, AEP Texas North Company, South Plains Electric Coop Inc, Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Motley County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Motley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 22–23, 2023. It peaked at 830 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Motley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 53 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 79 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Motley County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/motley-county