Dallas County Power Outages
- 147 customers are currently without power across 8 outages in Dallas County.
- Monitoring 1,323,739 Oncor customers across cities like Dallas, Irving, and Garland.
- Last updated 4 minutes ago on .
As of , there are 147 customers without power in Dallas County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 1,490,678 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor service territory. Statewide, 23,126 Texas customers are without power across 86 of 254 counties.
Transmission & Distribution
Oncor customers in Dallas County experience an average of 0.9 outages per year, with each outage lasting approximately 107 minutes. The total annual interruption time averages 1.6 hours per customer.
Dallas County Power Outage FAQ
How many people are without power in Dallas County right now?
As of right now, 147 customers are without power across 8 active outages in Dallas County. Oncor delivers electricity to roughly 1,323,739 metered customers in the county — each meter typically represents one household or business, so the real number of people affected is higher. This tracker pulls fresh data every 15 minutes.
Who delivers electricity in Dallas County?
Oncor is the regulated Transmission and Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) for the majority of Dallas County. Oncor owns and maintains power lines, poles, transformers, and meters across most of the county — serving Dallas, Irving, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Richardson, and more. Garland Power & Light, a municipally owned utility, also serves parts of the county within Garland city limits. Under Texas deregulation, residents in Oncor territory choose a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for billing and rates, but Oncor handles all physical delivery and outage response regardless of your REP.
How do I report a power outage in Dallas County?
Call Oncor directly at 1-888-313-4747 — that's the outage-specific line, not general customer service. You can also report at oncor.com or text OUT to 66267 from a registered phone. Oncor responds to all outages in Dallas County no matter which REP you buy electricity from. If you see a downed line or smell burning near electrical equipment, call 911 first.
What causes power outages in Dallas County?
The most common causes of Dallas County power outages are severe thunderstorms, high winds, and ice storms. North Texas sits near Tornado Alley, making the area particularly vulnerable to tornados and damaging straight-line winds that bring down overhead lines and poles. Winter ice storms — where freezing rain coats power lines and tree branches — are a major cause of extended outages. Other causes include extreme summer heat straining the grid, vehicle accidents striking utility poles, and planned maintenance by Oncor.
Can I compare electricity rates in Dallas County?
Absolutely. Dallas County is fully deregulated, meaning you pick your own electricity provider and plan. We compare rates across 12 cities in the county — Dallas, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, and more. Plans in the Oncor territory start as low as 5.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. Each city page breaks down the cheapest options by provider, plan type, and contract length.
