Palo Pinto County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Palo Pinto 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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Palo Pinto County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Palo Pinto County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 300 significant power outages in Palo Pinto 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 6,836 customers (57.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 131st of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 163 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Palo Pinto County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–28, 2025) affected 1,624 customers (13.6%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–19, 2021 | 6,836(57.1%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Feb 20–25, 2018 | 6,025(50.4%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 31, 2024 | 4,540(37.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 18–25, 2019 | 4,242(35.5%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 8–12, 2025 | 4,040(33.8%) | 5 | 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 Palo Pinto County?
Electric companies with service territory in Palo Pinto County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| TNMP (Texas-New Mexico Power) | Investor Owned | 274,282 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Texas) | Cooperative | 144,322 | Not reporting | |
| United Cooperative Services | Cooperative | 132,200 | Not reporting | |
| Fort Belknap Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 6,243 | 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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Palo Pinto County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Palo Pinto County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Texas-New Mexico Power Co, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (TX), United Electric Coop Service Inc - (TX) and 1 others provide electric service in Palo Pinto County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Palo Pinto County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–19, 2021. It peaked at 6,836 customers without power (57.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Palo Pinto County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 300 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 163 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Palo Pinto County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/palo-pinto-county