Upton County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Upton 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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Upton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Upton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 224 significant power outages in Upton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 14–20, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 2,232 customers (87.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 97th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 139 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Upton County has fallen recently: about 9 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 8, 2025) affected 694 customers (27.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 14–20, 2021 | 2,232(87.8%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jun 6, 2024 | 2,007(79%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2021 | 1,596(62.8%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Aug 19, 2024 | 1,287(50.6%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Oct 11, 2021 | 1,268(49.9%) | 1 | 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 Upton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Upton 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 | |
| Southwest Texas Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,956 | 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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Upton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Upton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Upton 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 Upton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, AEP Texas North Company, Southwest Texas Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Upton County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Upton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 14–20, 2021. It peaked at 2,232 customers without power (87.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Upton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 224 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 139 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Upton County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/upton-county