Refugio County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Refugio 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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Refugio County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Refugio County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 251 significant power outages in Refugio County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 7–9, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,122 customers (62.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 98th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 191 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Refugio County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 235 customers (6.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 7–9, 2019 | 2,122(62.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 12–23, 2021 | 2,114(62.2%) | 12 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | May 1–4, 2019 | 1,842(54.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 13–18, 2015 | 1,563(46%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Apr 13–14, 2018 | 1,322(38.9%) | 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 Refugio County?
Electric companies with service territory in Refugio County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Victoria Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,198 | Not reporting | |
| San Patricio Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,600 | 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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Refugio County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Refugio County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Refugio 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 Refugio County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Victoria Electric Coop, Inc, San Patricio Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Refugio County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Refugio County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 7–9, 2019. It peaked at 2,122 customers without power (62.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Refugio County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 251 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 191 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Refugio County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/refugio-county