Nueces County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Nueces 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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Nueces County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Nueces County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 285 significant power outages in Nueces County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–19, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 53,743 customers (33.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 11 min of power per year, close to the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 160th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Nueces County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 22–24, 2025) affected 4,556 customers (2.8%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–19, 2021 | 53,743(33.1%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jul 25–28, 2020 | 41,722(25.7%) | 4 | Hurricane Hanna |
| 3 | May 12–15, 2015 | 22,239(13.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 6–10, 2017 | 19,757(12.2%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 22–23, 2023 | 18,617(11.5%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Nueces County?
Electric companies with service territory in Nueces 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 | |
| San Patricio Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,600 | Not reporting | |
| City of Robstown - (TX) | Municipal | 4,498 | 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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Nueces County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Nueces County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Nueces 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 Nueces County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Nueces Electric Cooperative, San Patricio Electric Coop Inc, City of Robstown - (TX) provide electric service in Nueces County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Nueces County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–19, 2021. It peaked at 53,743 customers without power (33.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Nueces County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 285 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Nueces County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/nueces-county