Sherman County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Sherman 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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Until Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST · NWS Amarillo TX
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Sherman County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sherman County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 63 significant power outages in Sherman County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 6, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,450 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 120th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 90 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sherman County has risen recently: about 14 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 9, 2025) affected 1,251 customers (100%) amid extreme heat.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 6, 2023 | 4,450(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 27–28, 2018 | 1,600(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 20, 2020 | 1,310(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 12–14, 2023 | 1,278(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 9, 2025 | 1,251(100%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Sherman County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sherman 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 | |
| Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,751 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (OK) | Cooperative | 430 | 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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Sherman County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sherman County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sherman 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 Sherman County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (OK) provide electric service in Sherman County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Sherman County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 6, 2023. It peaked at 4,450 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Sherman County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 63 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 90 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sherman County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/sherman-county