Walker County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Walker 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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Walker County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Walker County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 468 significant power outages in Walker County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 27 – Jul 14, 2024) came when Hurricane Beryl left 21,907 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 32 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 41st of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 271 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Walker County has risen recently: about 44 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10–11, 2025) affected 6,466 customers (39%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 27 – Jul 14, 2024 | 21,907(100%) | 18 | Hurricane Beryl |
| 2 | May 28 – Jun 3, 2024 | 20,917(100%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 9–13, 2020 | 17,024(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 15–20, 2021 | 12,121(73.2%) | 6 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Oct 25, 2022 | 11,348(68.5%) | 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 Walker County?
Electric companies with service territory in Walker County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Texas | Investor Owned | 539,043 | Not reporting | |
| Sam Houston Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 95,874 | Not reporting | |
| Mid-South Electric Coop Assn | Cooperative | 42,522 | Not reporting | |
| Houston County Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 23,300 | 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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Walker County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Walker County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Walker 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 Walker County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Texas Inc., Sam Houston Electric Coop Inc, Mid-South Electric Coop Assn, Houston County Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Walker County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Walker County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 27 – Jul 14, 2024. It peaked at 21,907 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Beryl.
How often does the power go out in Walker County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 468 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 32 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 271 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Walker County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/walker-county