Winkler County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Winkler 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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Winkler County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Winkler County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 151 significant power outages in Winkler County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 14–16, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,756 customers (68.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 226th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 57 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Winkler County has risen recently: about 4 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 141 customers (2.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 14–16, 2022 | 3,756(68.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 26–27, 2024 | 2,704(49.4%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Dec 7–8, 2022 | 2,357(43%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 4, 2023 | 2,294(41.9%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Jan 25, 2021 | 2,219(40.5%) | 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 Winkler County?
Electric companies with service territory in Winkler County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| TNMP (Texas-New Mexico Power) | Investor Owned | 274,282 | 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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Winkler County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Winkler County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Winkler 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 Winkler County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Texas-New Mexico Power Co provide electric service in Winkler County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Winkler County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 14–16, 2022. It peaked at 3,756 customers without power (68.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Winkler County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 151 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 57 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Winkler County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/winkler-county