Smith County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Smith 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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Smith County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Smith County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 223 significant power outages in Smith County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 23 – Jun 7, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 71,890 customers (55.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 59 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 116th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Smith County has risen recently: about 17 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20, 2025) affected 1,903 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 23 – Jun 7, 2024 | 71,890(55.7%) | 16 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 15–18, 2021 | 42,339(32.8%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Jan 31 – Feb 6, 2023 | 42,079(32.6%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 11–15, 2022 | 33,192(25.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 25–26, 2023 | 22,312(17.3%) | 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 Smith County?
Electric companies with service territory in Smith 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 | |
| Wood County Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 42,186 | Not reporting | |
| Cherokee County Elec Coop Assn - (TX) | Cooperative | 24,323 | 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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Smith County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Smith County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Smith 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 Smith County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp, Wood County Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Smith County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Smith County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 23 – Jun 7, 2024. It peaked at 71,890 customers without power (55.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Smith County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 223 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Smith County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/smith-county