Wharton County, TX Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST, 3 customers in Wharton County, Texas were without power, reported by CenterPoint Energy.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy | 3 |
Weather alerts
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Wharton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wharton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 180 significant power outages in Wharton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 14–23, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 128,746 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 51 hr 37 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 18th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 188 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wharton County has fallen recently: about 41 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 61 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 28–29, 2025) affected 463 customers (1.9%) amid tornadoes.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 14–23, 2021 | 128,746(100%) | 10 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Sep 11 – Oct 1, 2021 | 38,620(100%) | 21 | Hurricane Nicholas |
| 3 | May 22 – Jul 14, 2023 | 25,255(100%) | 54 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Jul 8–15, 2024 | 15,144(63.7%) | 8 | Hurricane Beryl |
| 5 | Oct 4 – Nov 6, 2021 | 14,819(62.3%) | 34 | 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 Wharton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wharton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy (Houston Electric) | Investor Owned | 2,898,292 | 3 out | |
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (TX) | Cooperative | 17,459 | Not reporting | |
| Wharton County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,738 | 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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Wharton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wharton County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST, 3 customers in Wharton County were without power according to CenterPoint Energy.
Which electric company serves Wharton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, CenterPoint Energy, AEP Texas Central Company, Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (TX), Wharton County Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Wharton County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Wharton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 14–23, 2021. It peaked at 128,746 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Wharton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 180 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 51 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 188 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wharton County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/wharton-county