Van Zandt County, TX Power Outages
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Van Zandt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Van Zandt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 388 significant power outages in Van Zandt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 25 – Jun 6, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 26,783 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 6 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 80th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 169 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Van Zandt County has risen recently: about 25 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 283 customers (1.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 25 – Jun 6, 2024 | 26,783(100%) | 13 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 16–22, 2022 | 18,490(77.4%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 18–21, 2019 | 18,449(77.3%) | 4 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Feb 15–18, 2021 | 12,761(53.4%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Jun 16–18, 2023 | 12,541(52.5%) | 3 | 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 Van Zandt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Van Zandt County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| TNMP (Texas-New Mexico Power) | Investor Owned | 274,282 | Not reporting | |
| SWEPCO | Investor Owned | 192,887 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Cooperative (Texas) | Cooperative | 104,118 | Not reporting | |
| Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 90,834 | Not reporting | |
| Wood County Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 42,186 | 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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Van Zandt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Van Zandt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Texas-New Mexico Power Co, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (TX) and 2 others provide electric service in Van Zandt County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Van Zandt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 25 – Jun 6, 2024. It peaked at 26,783 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Van Zandt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 388 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 6 min of power per year, and on 169 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Van Zandt County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/van-zandt-county