Zavala County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Zavala 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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Zavala County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Zavala County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 33 significant power outages in Zavala County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 8, 2015) came when flooding left 3,394 customers (5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 57 min of power per year, less than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 254th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. Outage time in Zavala County has held roughly steady recently: about 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 19, 2025) affected 691 customers (1%) amid extreme heat.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 8, 2015 | 3,394(5%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Feb 15–18, 2021 | 2,560(3.8%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Jul 23, 2015 | 1,480(2.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 21, 2015 | 1,418(2.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 29, 2021 | 1,317(2%) | 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 Zavala County?
Electric companies with service territory in Zavala 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 | |
| Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 15,682 | 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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Zavala County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Zavala County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Zavala 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 Zavala County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, AEP Texas Central Company, Medina Electric Coop, Inc, Rio Grande Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Zavala County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Zavala County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 8, 2015. It peaked at 3,394 customers without power (5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Zavala County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 33 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 57 min of power per year.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Zavala County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/zavala-county