Harris County Power Outages
- There are 1,453 customers without power in Harris County right now across 82 active outages.
- Tracking 2,455,702 customers in Harris County from cities like Houston, Pasadena, and Baytown.
- Last updated 16 minutes ago on .
As of , there are 1,453 customers without power in Harris County, Texas. This represents 0.05% of 3,025,549 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the CenterPoint Energy service territory. Statewide, 21,582 Texas customers are without power across 58 of 254 counties.
Transmission & Distribution
CenterPoint Energy customers in Harris County experience an average of 1.1 outages per year, with each outage lasting approximately 98 minutes. The total annual interruption time averages 1.8 hours per customer.
Harris County Power Outage FAQ
How many people are without power in Harris County right now?
Right now, 1,453 customers are without power in Harris County across 82 active outages. Harris County is served primarily by CenterPoint Energy, which delivers electricity to approximately 2,455,702 customers in the county. One "customer" represents one meter — typically a household or business — so the actual number of people affected is higher. This page updates every 15 minutes.
Who delivers electricity in Harris County?
CenterPoint Energy is the regulated Transmission and Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) for Harris County. CenterPoint owns and maintains all power lines, poles, transformers, and meters across the county — from downtown Houston to Baytown, Pasadena, and Katy. Under Texas deregulation, you choose a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for billing and rates, but CenterPoint handles all physical delivery and outage response regardless of your REP.
How do I report a power outage in Harris County?
Call CenterPoint Energy at 1-800-332-7143 or report online at centerpointenergy.com. CenterPoint handles all outage response in Harris County regardless of which electricity provider you buy from. For downed power lines or electrical hazards, call 911 first. You can also text OUT to 23796 (CENTPT) if you've registered your phone with CenterPoint.
What causes power outages in Harris County?
The most common causes of Harris County power outages are severe thunderstorms and high winds, which are frequent along the Gulf Coast. Houston's flat terrain and dense tree canopy make the area particularly vulnerable to wind damage on overhead lines. Other major causes include flooding (which can damage underground equipment), extreme summer heat straining the grid, hurricane impacts, vehicle accidents striking utility poles, and planned maintenance by CenterPoint Energy.
Can I compare electricity rates in Harris County?
Yes — Harris County is in Texas's deregulated electricity market, so residents can choose from dozens of competing providers. We track rates for 13 Harris County cities including Houston, Pasadena, Baytown, and more. Rates in the CenterPoint Energy territory currently start as low as 6.2¢/kWh. Each city page shows the cheapest plans, provider comparisons, and usage-based recommendations.
