Waller County, TX Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Waller County, Texas by CenterPoint Energy.
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Waller County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Waller County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 276 significant power outages in Waller County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 25 – May 23, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 121,248 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 102 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 7th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 322 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Waller County has risen recently: about 143 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 61 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,506 customers (8.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 25 – May 23, 2024 | 121,248(100%) | 29 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 10–25, 2021 | 96,048(100%) | 16 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Jul 8–17, 2024 | 31,398(100%) | 10 | Hurricane Beryl |
| 4 | Aug 11 – Sep 22, 2021 | 31,129(100%) | 43 | Hurricane Nicholas |
| 5 | May 30 – Jul 14, 2023 | 14,388(77.6%) | 46 | Extreme heat |
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 Waller County?
Electric companies with service territory in Waller County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy (Houston Electric) | Investor Owned | 2,898,292 | Reporting | |
| Entergy Texas | Investor Owned | 539,043 | Not reporting | |
| Mid-South Electric Coop Assn | Cooperative | 42,522 | Not reporting | |
| San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 37,635 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hempstead - (TX) | Municipal | 2,729 | 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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Waller County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Waller County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Waller County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Waller County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, CenterPoint Energy, Entergy Texas Inc., Mid-South Electric Coop Assn, San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Waller County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Waller County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 25 – May 23, 2024. It peaked at 121,248 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 Waller County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 276 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 102 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 322 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Waller County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/waller-county