Oldham County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Oldham 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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Texas; Sherman; Moore; Oldham
Until Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST · NWS Amarillo TX
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Oldham County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oldham County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 104 significant power outages in Oldham County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10–11, 2023) came when high winds left 3,666 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 101st of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 140 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oldham County has fallen recently: about 9 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 20, 2025) affected 94 customers (9.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10–11, 2023 | 3,666(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 8–10, 2020 | 1,176(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 30, 2017 | 1,165(100%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Aug 8, 2016 | 1,152(100%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Oct 29–30, 2020 | 1,093(100%) | 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 Oldham County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oldham 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 | |
| Deaf Smith Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,507 | Not reporting | |
| Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,751 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) | Cooperative | — | 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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Oldham County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oldham County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oldham 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 Oldham County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Deaf Smith Electric Coop, Inc, Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc, Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) provide electric service in Oldham County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Oldham County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10–11, 2023. It peaked at 3,666 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Oldham County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 104 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 140 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Oldham County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/oldham-county