Yoakum County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Yoakum 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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Yoakum County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Yoakum County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 178 significant power outages in Yoakum County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 14–15, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,296 customers (64.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 32 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 231st of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 62 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Yoakum County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 16–17, 2025) affected 185 customers (5.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 14–15, 2015 | 2,296(64.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 2, 2024 | 1,791(50.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 23, 2017 | 1,737(48.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 15, 2020 | 1,709(47.8%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Sep 1–3, 2018 | 1,697(47.5%) | 3 | 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 Yoakum County?
Electric companies with service territory in Yoakum County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Texas, New Mexico) | Investor Owned | 282,824 | Not reporting | |
| Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 24,110 | Not reporting | |
| Lea County Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) | Cooperative | 5,563 | 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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Yoakum County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Yoakum County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Yoakum 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 Yoakum County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Public Service Co, Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc, Lea County Electric Coop, Inc - (NM) provide electric service in Yoakum County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Yoakum County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 14–15, 2015. It peaked at 2,296 customers without power (64.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Yoakum County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 178 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 62 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Yoakum County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/yoakum-county