Zapata County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Zapata 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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Zapata County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Zapata County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 167 significant power outages in Zapata County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–20, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 6,300 customers (78.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 117th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 51% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 84 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Zapata County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 978 customers (12.2%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–20, 2021 | 6,300(78.5%) | 6 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Nov 11, 2020 | 5,796(72.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | May 26–30, 2020 | 3,885(48.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 3–4, 2021 | 3,333(41.5%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 23, 2024 | 2,934(36.6%) | 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 Zapata County?
Electric companies with service territory in Zapata County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas | Investor Owned | 921,564 | Not reporting | |
| Medina Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 38,282 | 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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Zapata County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Zapata County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Zapata 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 Zapata County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Medina Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Zapata County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Zapata County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–20, 2021. It peaked at 6,300 customers without power (78.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Zapata County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 167 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 84 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Zapata County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/zapata-county