Parmer County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Parmer 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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Parmer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Parmer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 274 significant power outages in Parmer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 13–23, 2025) came when high winds left 6,045 customers (79% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 49 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 189th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 105 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Parmer County has risen recently: about 8 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 11, 2025) affected 107 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 13–23, 2025 | 6,045(79%) | 11 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 3, 2023 | 5,262(68.8%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Aug 16, 2018 | 2,181(28.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 31 – Sep 3, 2024 | 2,002(26.2%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 16–17, 2024 | 1,766(23.1%) | 2 | 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 Parmer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Parmer 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 | |
| Bailey County Elec Coop Assn | Cooperative | 9,199 | Not reporting | |
| Deaf Smith Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,507 | 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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Parmer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Parmer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Parmer 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 Parmer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Bailey County Elec Coop Assn, Deaf Smith Electric Coop, Inc, Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) provide electric service in Parmer County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Parmer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 13–23, 2025. It peaked at 6,045 customers without power (79% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Parmer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 274 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 105 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Parmer County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/parmer-county