CenterPoint Energy (Houston Electric) Outages: Live Status & Outage Map
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, CenterPoint Energy (Houston Electric) was reporting 948 customers without power across 7 counties, according to its live data shared with DOE's ODIN outage feed.
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Current CenterPoint Energy outages
Counties where CenterPoint Energy is reporting outages right now
| County | Customers out | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County, TX | 876 | — |
| Montgomery County, TX | 38 | — |
| Fort Bend County, TX | 27 | — |
| Wharton County, TX | 3 | — |
| Brazoria County, TX | 2 | — |
| Austin County, TX | 1 | — |
| Colorado County, TX | 1 | — |
How reliable is CenterPoint Energy?
Form EIA-861 reliability metrics for 2025, by state, compared with each state's average
| State | Customers | Outage time / customer | Outages / customer | Avg. restoration | State average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,898,292 | 3 hr 13 min | 1.95 | 1 hr 39 min | 3 hr 31 min |
Outage time = SAIDI, outages = SAIFI, restoration = CAIDI, all including major events, as reported on Form EIA-861 (2025). Storm exposure differs a lot between territories, so one year is not a full verdict.
How CenterPoint Energy compares in Texas
Other large utilities serving Texas, ranked by outage time per customer (2025)
CenterPoint Energy service area
Counties where CenterPoint Energy has service territory (EIA-861). Each links to live outage status and history.
CenterPoint Energy outage FAQ
Is CenterPoint Energy having a power outage right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 948 CenterPoint Energy customers were without power, most in Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County.
How do I report a CenterPoint Energy power outage?
Report outages directly to CenterPoint Energy through its official outage reporting page (linked on this page). If you see a downed power line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 911.
How reliable is CenterPoint Energy?
In 2025, the average CenterPoint Energy customer was without power for about 3 hr 13 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), according to EIA-861. That ranks 91st of 179 large U.S. utilities, where 1st has the least outage time.
What areas does CenterPoint Energy serve?
CenterPoint Energy serves about 2,898,292 customers in Texas, with service territory in 12 counties (EIA-861, 2025).
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "CenterPoint Energy (Houston Electric) Outages: Live Status & Outage Map." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/utilities/centerpoint-energy