where are the power outages in texas
Power outages in Texas are currently concentrated in North and East Texas due to a winter storm impacting the region as of late January 2026. Over 50,000 customers are affected statewide, with ERCOT's grid remaining stable under normal conditions.
Outage Hotspots
The most severe impacts are in these counties, based on Saturday afternoon reports (as of January 24, 2026):
| County | Customers Affected |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County | 5,939 |
| Shelby County | 4,820 |
| Cherokee County | 4,290 |
| Cass County | 3,466 |
| Bowie County | 2,643 |
Utility Impacts
Major providers reporting significant outages include:
- Oncor Electric : 14,659 customers.
- Southwestern Electric Power Company : 7,856 customers.
- Deep East Texas Electric : 7,029 customers.
- Rusk County Electric Cooperative : 5,974 customers.
- Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative : 5,569 customers.
Grid Status
ERCOT issued a Weather Watch through January 27, with ample reserves so far—no controlled outages needed yet. Green status means demand is met; yellow/orange could signal conservation requests.
Check live maps: poweroutage.us (78 Texas utilities tracked) or ERCOT's dashboard for real-time updates.
TL;DR at bottom: Outages top 50K in East/North Texas from winter storm; ERCOT stable. Monitor maps for your area.
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