Rusk County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Rusk 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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Rusk County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rusk County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 407 significant power outages in Rusk County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 18–19, 2019) came when extreme heat left 13,290 customers (50% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 71st of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 145 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rusk County has risen recently: about 26 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 330 customers (1.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 18–19, 2019 | 13,290(50%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 2 | May 28 – Jun 14, 2024 | 12,840(48.3%) | 18 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 22–29, 2023 | 12,571(47.3%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 10–15, 2021 | 12,312(46.3%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Apr 9–12, 2024 | 12,202(45.9%) | 4 | 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 Rusk County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rusk County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| SWEPCO | Investor Owned | 192,887 | Not reporting | |
| Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp | Cooperative | 51,559 | Not reporting | |
| Deep East Texas Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 45,605 | Not reporting | |
| Cherokee County Elec Coop Assn - (TX) | Cooperative | 24,323 | Not reporting | |
| Rusk County Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 23,812 | 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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Rusk County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rusk County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rusk 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 Rusk County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp, Deep East Texas Elec Coop Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Rusk County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Rusk County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 18–19, 2019. It peaked at 13,290 customers without power (50% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme heat.
How often does the power go out in Rusk County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 407 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 145 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rusk County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/rusk-county