Starr County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Starr 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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Starr County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Starr County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 211 significant power outages in Starr County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 26 – Aug 3, 2020) came when Hurricane Hanna left 10,726 customers (34.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 58 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 186th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 70 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Starr County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 7, 2025) affected 662 customers (2.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 26 – Aug 3, 2020 | 10,726(34.6%) | 9 | Hurricane Hanna |
| 2 | Feb 15–20, 2021 | 10,236(33%) | 6 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Apr 17, 2019 | 7,865(25.4%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Aug 15, 2019 | 7,862(25.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 11–12, 2015 | 6,979(22.5%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Starr County?
Electric companies with service territory in Starr County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Magic Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 149,858 | Not reporting | |
| Medina Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 38,282 | 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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Starr County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Starr County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Starr 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 Starr County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc, Medina Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Starr County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Starr County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 26 – Aug 3, 2020. It peaked at 10,726 customers without power (34.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Hanna.
How often does the power go out in Starr County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 211 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 70 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Starr County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/starr-county