Sterling County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Sterling 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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Sterling County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sterling County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 143 significant power outages in Sterling County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 24, 2022) came when high winds left 1,607 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 60th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 186 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sterling County has held roughly steady recently: about 22 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 4, 2025) affected 68 customers (5.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 24, 2022 | 1,607(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Sep 12, 2023 | 971(81.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 13–20, 2021 | 967(80.8%) | 8 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | May 5–6, 2025 | 924(77.2%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Oct 6, 2021 | 870(72.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Sterling County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sterling County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| AEP Texas (North) | Investor Owned | 200,476 | Not reporting | |
| Concho Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 16,284 | 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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Sterling County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sterling County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sterling 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 Sterling County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, AEP Texas North Company, Concho Valley Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Sterling County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Sterling County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 24, 2022. It peaked at 1,607 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Sterling County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 143 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 186 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. "Sterling County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/sterling-county