Polk County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Polk 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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Polk County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Polk County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 391 significant power outages in Polk County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 30 – Jul 19, 2024) came when Hurricane Beryl left 26,132 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 39 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 33rd of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 52% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 280 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Polk County has risen recently: about 63 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 723 customers (6.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 19, 2024 | 26,132(100%) | 20 | Hurricane Beryl |
| 2 | May 28 – Jun 5, 2024 | 10,568(95%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 11–12, 2023 | 9,179(82.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 7, 2017 | 8,247(74.2%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 5 | Feb 15–18, 2021 | 6,939(62.4%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
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 Polk County?
Electric companies with service territory in Polk County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Texas | Investor Owned | 539,043 | Not reporting | |
| Sam Houston Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 95,874 | Not reporting | |
| City of Livingston - (TX) | Municipal | 3,402 | 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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Polk County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Polk County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Polk 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 Polk County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Texas Inc., Sam Houston Electric Coop Inc, City of Livingston - (TX) provide electric service in Polk County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Polk County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 30 – Jul 19, 2024. It peaked at 26,132 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Beryl.
How often does the power go out in Polk County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 391 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 39 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 280 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Polk County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/polk-county