Wichita County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Wichita 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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Wichita County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wichita County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 121 significant power outages in Wichita County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–18, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 14,558 customers (16% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 51 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 240th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 10 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wichita County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 11, 2025) affected 3,166 customers (3.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–18, 2021 | 14,558(16%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Dec 27, 2018 | 12,100(13.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 11–13, 2023 | 10,610(11.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 26–28, 2020 | 6,856(7.6%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 11–12, 2021 | 6,853(7.6%) | 2 | 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 Wichita County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wichita County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| AEP Texas (North) | Investor Owned | 200,476 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Rural Elec Assn Inc | Cooperative | 3,365 | Not reporting | |
| City of Electra - (TX) | Municipal | 1,195 | 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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Wichita County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wichita County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wichita 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 Wichita County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, AEP Texas North Company, Southwest Rural Elec Assn Inc, City of Electra - (TX) provide electric service in Wichita County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Wichita County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–18, 2021. It peaked at 14,558 customers without power (16% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Wichita County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 121 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 10 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wichita County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/wichita-county