Taylor County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Taylor 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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Taylor County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Taylor County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 371 significant power outages in Taylor County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11–20, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 25,935 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 57 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 77th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 205 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Taylor County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 26 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22–24, 2025) affected 1,126 customers (6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11–20, 2021 | 25,935(100%) | 10 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jun 22 – Jul 1, 2023 | 14,564(77.9%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 23–26, 2024 | 11,427(61.1%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 5–7, 2023 | 11,285(60.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 18–19, 2019 | 10,986(58.7%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
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 Taylor County?
Electric companies with service territory in Taylor County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas (North) | Investor Owned | 200,476 | Not reporting | |
| Taylor Electric Coop Inc - (TX) | Cooperative | 21,912 | Not reporting | |
| Coleman County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,137 | 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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Taylor County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Taylor County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Taylor 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 Taylor County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas North Company, Taylor Electric Coop Inc - (TX), Coleman County Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Taylor County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Taylor County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11–20, 2021. It peaked at 25,935 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Taylor County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 371 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 205 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Taylor County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/taylor-county