Wilson County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Wilson 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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Wilson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wilson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 144 significant power outages in Wilson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 18, 2022) came when hail and lightning left 7,092 customers (21.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 21 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 244th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 35 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wilson County has risen recently: about 2 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 669 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 18, 2022 | 7,092(21.1%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Apr 6–7, 2023 | 5,367(16%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Dec 23, 2022 | 5,135(15.3%) | 1 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 4 | Aug 21–22, 2024 | 4,675(13.9%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Dec 21, 2023 | 4,611(13.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Wilson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wilson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPS Energy | Municipal | 986,641 | Not reporting | |
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| GVEC | Cooperative | 107,295 | Not reporting | |
| Karnes Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 23,684 | Not reporting | |
| City of Floresville | Municipal | 18,328 | 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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Wilson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wilson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wilson 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 Wilson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, City of San Antonio - (TX), AEP Texas Central Company, Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc, Karnes Electric Coop Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Wilson County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Wilson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 18, 2022. It peaked at 7,092 customers without power (21.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Wilson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 144 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 35 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wilson County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/wilson-county