Ward County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Ward 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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Ward County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ward County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 221 significant power outages in Ward County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 27–28, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,649 customers (42.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 194th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 78 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ward County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 23–25, 2025) affected 280 customers (3.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 27–28, 2021 | 3,649(42.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 22, 2015 | 3,278(38.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Nov 12, 2014 | 3,267(38.2%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Sep 13, 2022 | 2,781(32.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 23–27, 2025 | 2,432(28.4%) | 5 | 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 Ward County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ward 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 |
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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Ward County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ward County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ward 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 Ward County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Texas-New Mexico Power Co provide electric service in Ward County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Ward County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 27–28, 2021. It peaked at 3,649 customers without power (42.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Ward County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 221 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 78 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ward County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/ward-county