Swisher County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Swisher 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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Swisher County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Swisher County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 48 significant power outages in Swisher County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 28–31, 2020) came when a winter storm left 1,046 customers (39.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 235th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 59% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Swisher County has fallen recently: about 2 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 23, 2025) affected 133 customers (5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 28–31, 2020 | 1,046(39.3%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 25, 2023 | 778(29.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 13, 2015 | 627(23.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 10, 2022 | 490(18.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 15, 2024 | 483(18.1%) | 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 Swisher County?
Electric companies with service territory in Swisher 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 | |
| Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,529 | Not reporting | |
| Swisher Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,912 | Not reporting | |
| City of Tulia | Municipal | 2,000 | 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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Swisher County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Swisher County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Swisher 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 Swisher County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc, Swisher Electric Coop, Inc, City of Tulia provide electric service in Swisher County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Swisher County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 28–31, 2020. It peaked at 1,046 customers without power (39.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Swisher County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 48 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Swisher County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/swisher-county