Travis County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Travis 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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Travis County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Travis County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 101 significant power outages in Travis 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 273,849 customers (42.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 59 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 165th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 75% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Travis County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 2, 2025) affected 8,293 customers (1.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11–20, 2021 | 273,849(42.7%) | 10 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Feb 1–7, 2023 | 185,025(28.8%) | 7 | Ice storm |
| 3 | May 27–30, 2025 | 73,455(11.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 29, 2021 | 44,840(7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 24–25, 2015 | 39,879(6.2%) | 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 Travis County?
Electric companies with service territory in Travis County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| Austin Energy | Municipal | 577,889 | Not reporting | |
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) | Cooperative | 474,954 | Not reporting | |
| Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 144,059 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Texas. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Travis County
Austin, Pflugerville, Manor, Lakeway
Nearby counties
Travis County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Travis County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Travis 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 Travis County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Austin Energy, Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc, Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Travis County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Travis County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11–20, 2021. It peaked at 273,849 customers without power (42.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Travis County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 101 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 15 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Travis County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/travis-county