Houston outage tracker: More than 1.5 million without power on Wednesday (2024)

Houston power outage restoration efforts continue Wednesday

Efforts to restore power to more than a million people continue on Wednesday, two days after Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast. CenterPoint Energy released a restoration progress map.

HOUSTON - More than a million people remain without power across the Houston area two days after Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the Texas coast.

At the peak of the outages, CenterPoint Energy says 2.26 million customers were affected. The company says more than one-third of outages were restored within the first 30 hours, and they are "confident" in restoring one million customers within 48 hours of the storm exiting the area.

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As of 1 p.m., CenterPoint has restored electricity to more than 914,000 customers, about 40% of the customers impacted by Hurricane Beryl.

Entergy, which had a peak of about 252,000 outages on Monday, says crews are on track to restore 50% of impacted customers by the end of the day Wednesday.

Still, CenterPoint reported more than 1.3 million outages at 7 a.m. Wednesday, and Entergy reported about 174,000. Texas-New Mexico Power, which serves some communities south of Houston, reported more than 60,000 affected by outages.

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Houston power outage tracker

10:30 p.m.

As of 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Centerpoint Energy is reporting 1,111,177 customers affected by outages.

As of 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Entergy Texas is reporting 118,270 customers affected by outages.

As of 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Texas-New Mexico Power is reporting 58,454 customers affected by outages.

6:30 p.m.

As of 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Centerpoint Energy is reporting 1,230,988 customers affected by outages.

As of 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Entergy Texas is reporting 127,357 customers affected by outages.

As of 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Texas-New Mexico Power is reporting 57,992 customers affected by outages.

4 p.m.

As of 4 p.m., Wednesday, Centerpoint Energy is reporting 1,281,323 customers affected by outages.

As of 4 p.m., Wednesday, Entergy Texas is reporting 136,147 customers affected by outages.

As of 4 p.m., Wednesday, Texas-New Mexico Power is reporting 58,330 customers affected by outages.

2:30 p.m.

As of 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Centerpoint Energy is reporting 1,312,834 customers affected by outages.

As of 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Entergy Texas is reporting 139,532 customers affected by outages.

As of 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Texas-New Mexico Power is reporting 56,033 customers affected by outages.

1:30 p.m.

As of 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Centerpoint Energy is reporting 1,340,227 customers affected by outages.

As of 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Entergy Texas is reporting 40,957 customers affected by outages.

As of 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Texas-New Mexico Power is reporting 63,626 customers affected by outages.

Noon

As of noon Wednesday, Centerpoint Energy is reporting 1,354,684 customers affected by outages.

As of noon Wednesday, Entergy Texas is reporting 145,431 customers affected by outages.

As of noon Wednesday, Texas-New Mexico Power is reporting 60,657 customers affected by outages.

10:30 a.m.

As of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Centerpoint Energy is reporting 1,357,077 customers affected by outages.

As of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Entergy Texas is reporting 162,892 customers affected by outages.

As of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Texas-New Mexico Power is reporting 62,222 customers affected by outages.

9 a.m.

As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Centerpoint Energy is reporting 1,356,326 customers affected by outages.

As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Entergy Texas is reporting 168,936 customers affected by outages.

8 a.m.

As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, Centerpoint Energy is reporting 1,368,638 customers affected by outages.

As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, Entergy Texas is reporting 173,716 customers affected by outages.

When will power be restored in my area? See CenterPoint outage restoration map

CenterPoint released a tracker map on Tuesday night showing the restoration progress.

The map will show you the status of restoration efforts in your neighborhood but doesn’t provide time estimates.

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CenterPoint says customers should be prepared for restoration efforts to take several days.

Click here to see the map.

How to check status of power outage

CenterPoint Power Alert Service

In addition to CenterPoint’s restoration map, customers can sign up for the company’s Power Alert Service. It will notify customers of restoration progress and when power is restored.

Click here to sign up.

Entergy Outage Map

Entergy customers can check outage status on the company’s website. They have a map showing outages and the number of affected customers. You can also search by address.

Click here to see it.

Houston outage tracker: More than 1.5 million without power on Wednesday (2024)

FAQs

How to check status of power outage near Houston, TX? ›

You can report a power outage or check the status of a previously reported power outage via our online reporting tool. You can also call us at 888.313. 4747. If you have signed up for My Oncor Alerts, text OUT to 66267 (ONCOR).

Why does Houston lose power? ›

CenterPoint has defended its response to the storm by noting that “trees across the Greater Houston area also contributed heavily to the outages as they were vulnerable due to significant freezes, drought and heavy rain over the past three years.” It's true that there have been multiple storms, including the ...

What is the biggest power outage in history? ›

The largest power outage in history by number of people affected took place in Northern India. On 30 and 31 July 2012, two severe blackouts occurred, the second of which affected some 670 million people—half the country's population, or almost 10% of the world's population.

Did Houston have a power outage with Hurricane Beryl? ›

Roughly 87% of CenterPoint's 2.6 million customers lost power after Hurricane Beryl tore through the Houston region early July 8. Here's how many customers remained without power in the days that followed. A line chart showing the number of customers who have had their power restored to them by CenterPoint Energy.

How long can a fridge be without power? ›

As the USDA notes in Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency, your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers after 4 hours without power.

How do I find out if there's a power outage in my area? ›

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How long was Houston without power during Ike? ›

“During Hurricane Rita, when I was in southeast Texas, that was 32 days without power. Hurricane Ike was 18 days.” Hurricane Rita, which struck in 2005, was the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Weather Service. Ike, in 2007, was a category 2 hurricane at landfall.

Why does Texas have so many power outages? ›

That's because the massive network of equipment that moves electricity across the state and then to individual Texas homes and businesses is unprepared for the severe weather expected in years ahead, experts say. Making it more resilient will require utilities to invest money to strengthen the system over time.

Where does Houston get its power from? ›

Houston: the energy capital

Almost 100 of those are solar-related, 30 are wind-related and more than 60 are related to energy technology. Houston refineries process 2.6 million barrels of crude oil. Port Houston is the “largest petrochemical manufacturing complex in the Americas.

Which US state has the most power outages? ›

With the most annual power outages, Maine is surely left in the dark. The Pine Tree State tops the list with an average of 4.35 power outages every year, a stark increase above the national average of 1.62 per year.

What year was the 3 day blackout? ›

From 1 January 1974, commercial users of electricity were limited to three specified consecutive days' consumption each week and prohibited from working longer hours on those days.

How long do most power outages last? ›

Outages typically last 1-2 hours.

How many people died in Houston from Beryl? ›

The Hurricane Beryl death toll has spiked to at least 36 people around Houston, including a 5-year-old who drowned in a hurricane-swollen bayou in Fort Bend County, officials said.

What happened to Houston Lighting and Power? ›

In 1999 Houston Industries changed its name to Reliant Energy. Therefore HL&P was renamed Reliant Energy HL&P/Entex. When the state of Texas deregulated the electricity market, HL&P was split into several companies. In 2003 the company was split into Reliant Energy, Texas Genco, and CenterPoint Energy.

Does Texas have power grid issues? ›

The isolation of the Texas power grid has become a symbol of the state's independent streak and resistance to federal oversight in recent years. The massive outages during Winter Storm Uri in 2021 were a wake-up call to the vulnerabilities of Texas' system.

How do you check if the power is off? ›

Use a receptacle voltage tester by plugging the device into the outlet. The lights on the device will come on to indicate the presence of a live electrical current. Test an electrical outlet with a non-contact voltage tester by holding the tester about an inch away from the short slot on the outlet.

How do I check my PGE power outage? ›

Step 1: Go to PG&E Outage Center select "View outage map”. Step 2: Click on an outage icon on the map. Step 3: In the pop-up, click the "Get outage updates" link. Step 4: Enter your phone or email.

How to report a power outage in Houston? ›

Report an Outage

Stay at least 35 feet away and call 713-207-2222.

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