Wise County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Wise 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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Wise County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wise County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 268 significant power outages in Wise County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 14–20, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 10,805 customers (39.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 179th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 74 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wise County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 24, 2025) affected 378 customers (1.4%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 14–20, 2021 | 10,805(39.1%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Mar 9, 2023 | 5,141(18.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Mar 2–3, 2023 | 5,116(18.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 13, 2022 | 4,930(17.9%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | May 24–30, 2024 | 4,680(17%) | 7 | Flooding |
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 Wise County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wise County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | Investor Owned | 4,084,817 | Not reporting | |
| CoServ | Cooperative | 337,015 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Texas) | Cooperative | 144,322 | Not reporting | |
| Wise Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 27,360 | Not reporting | |
| Cooke County Elec Coop Assn | Cooperative | 18,583 | Not reporting | |
| City of Bridgeport - (TX) | Municipal | 2,355 | 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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Wise County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wise County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wise 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 Wise County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Denton County Elec Coop, Inc, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (TX), Wise Electric Coop Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Wise County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Wise County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 14–20, 2021. It peaked at 10,805 customers without power (39.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Wise County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 268 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 74 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wise County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/wise-county