Tarrant County Power Outages
- Currently 27 customers without power in Tarrant County — 6 active outages reported.
- Covers 1,108,693 customers in the Oncor service territory, including Fort Worth, Arlington, and Mansfield.
- Last updated 6 minutes ago on .
As of , there are 27 customers without power in Tarrant County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 1,328,350 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor service territory. Statewide, 23,478 Texas customers are without power across 79 of 254 counties.
Transmission & Distribution
Oncor customers in Tarrant 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.
Tarrant County Power Outage FAQ
How many people are without power in Tarrant County right now?
There are currently 27 customers without power in Tarrant County, spread across 6 separate outage events. Oncor serves approximately 1,108,693 metered accounts in the county. Keep in mind that one "customer" equals one meter — usually a single home or business — so actual residents affected is typically 2–3x the reported number. Data refreshes every 15 minutes.
Who delivers electricity in Tarrant County?
Oncor is the primary regulated Transmission and Distribution Service Provider (TDSP) for Tarrant County. Oncor owns and maintains power lines, poles, transformers, and meters across the county — from Fort Worth and Arlington to Mansfield, North Richland Hills, and Euless. Texas-New Mexico Power also serves parts of Tarrant County. Under Texas deregulation, you choose a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for billing and rates, but your TDSP handles all physical delivery and outage response regardless of your REP.
How do I report a power outage in Tarrant County?
Report directly to Oncor at 1-888-313-4747, through their website at oncor.com, or by texting OUT to 66267. Your retail provider (REP) has nothing to do with outage restoration — Oncor owns the lines and dispatches the crews in Tarrant County regardless of who bills you. For emergencies involving downed power lines, always call 911 before contacting Oncor.
What causes power outages in Tarrant County?
The most common causes of Tarrant County power outages are severe thunderstorms, high winds, and ice storms. The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex sits in Tornado Alley, making the area particularly susceptible to tornados and damaging straight-line winds. Other major causes include extreme summer heat straining the grid, winter ice accumulation on overhead lines, vehicle accidents striking utility poles, and planned maintenance by Oncor. The mix of urban and suburban infrastructure across Fort Worth, Arlington, and surrounding cities means outage impacts can vary widely.
Can I compare electricity rates in Tarrant County?
Yes. Tarrant County residents have full choice over their electricity provider — Texas deregulation means dozens of REPs compete for your business. We track current rates for 13 Tarrant County cities. In the Oncor service area, plans start at 6.4¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh monthly usage. Visit the Fort Worth, Arlington, or Mansfield rate pages for side-by-side plan comparisons and provider rankings.
