Willacy County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Willacy 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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Willacy County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Willacy County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 197 significant power outages in Willacy County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 25 – Aug 2, 2020) came when flooding left 7,991 customers (68.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 106th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 107 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Willacy County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 22 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 125 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 25 – Aug 2, 2020 | 7,991(68.6%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 2 | Feb 14–18, 2021 | 4,934(42.4%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Jun 25–26, 2019 | 3,469(29.8%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 1–3, 2020 | 2,999(25.8%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 21–26, 2022 | 2,141(18.4%) | 6 | 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 Willacy County?
Electric companies with service territory in Willacy County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Magic Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 149,858 | 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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Willacy County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Willacy County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Willacy 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 Willacy County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Willacy County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Willacy County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 25 – Aug 2, 2020. It peaked at 7,991 customers without power (68.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Willacy County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 197 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 107 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Willacy County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/willacy-county