Wheeler County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Wheeler 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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Wheeler County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wheeler County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 127 significant power outages in Wheeler County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 26–31, 2015) came when a winter storm left 4,046 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 126th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 75 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wheeler County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 21, 2025) affected 1,560 customers (67.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 26–31, 2015 | 4,046(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 27 – Nov 2, 2020 | 2,638(100%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 14–16, 2025 | 1,927(83.1%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Jul 28–29, 2020 | 1,597(68.8%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 22, 2024 | 1,581(68.1%) | 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 Wheeler County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wheeler County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Texas, New Mexico) | Investor Owned | 282,824 | Not reporting | |
| SWEPCO | Investor Owned | 192,887 | Not reporting | |
| North Plains Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,619 | Not reporting | |
| Greenbelt Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,678 | 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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Wheeler County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wheeler County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wheeler 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 Wheeler County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Southwestern Electric Power Co, North Plains Electric Coop Inc, Greenbelt Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Wheeler County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Wheeler County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 26–31, 2015. It peaked at 4,046 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Wheeler County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 127 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 75 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wheeler County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/wheeler-county