Power Outage in Amherst, TX

Did you lose power?

How to Report Power Outage

Power outage in Amherst, Texas? Contact your local utility company.

Xcel Energy
Report an Outage
(800) 895-1999 Report Online
View Outage Map
Outage Map
South Plains Electric Cooperative
Report an Outage
(888) 741-0111 Report Online
View Outage Map
Outage Map
Lamb County Electric Coop, Inc
Report an Outage
Bailey County Elec Coop Assn
Report an Outage
(806) 272-4504

Amherst Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 7, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind

Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet stations measured wind gusts ranging from 58 mph south of Olton to 81 mph near Amherst. Damage was noted to about a dozen power poles and a few dilapidated outbuildings.

Amherst - Hart Camp

News

Xcel Energy repairs to interrupt service in Amherst Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Xcel Energy will upgrade and reroute the electricity transmission line that supplies power to Amherst on Saturday, resulting in a power outage to 368 customers within the city limits between 8 a.m. and noon.

Nov 10, 2022

Power knocked out at northwest Austin school, neighborhood after vehicle hits pole | KXAN Austin Open Navigation Close Navigation

A vehicle hit a pole near a northwest Austin school early Monday morning, knocking out power to the campus and nearby neighborhood, according to Austin Energy.

Sep 26, 2022

Four recent power outages in Forest Park neighborhood | WWLP Open Navigation Close Navigation

Hundreds of Eversource Energy customers in Springfield's Forest Park neighborhood lost power Wednesday morning, and it was not the first time this has happened recently.

Aug 31, 2022

Power restored to Russell residents after transformer malfunction | WWLP Open Navigation Close Navigation

Power has been fully restored in the Town of Russell after a transformer malfunction Monday morning.

Aug 8, 2022

Equipment failure causes power outages for about 500 Springfield residents | WWLP Open Navigation Close Navigation

Eversource estimates around 500 customers in Springfield were without power Tuesday morning.

Jul 19, 2022

Frozen Out: Minorities Suffered Four Times More Power Outages in Texas Blackouts : UMass Amherst Search Close Copy URL Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Print

Areas with a high share of minority population were four times more likely to have suffered a power outage during the recent Texas blackout compared to predominantly white areas, reveals a new analysis published by the Electricity Growth and Use in Developing Economies (e-GUIDE) Initiative. e-Guide is led by Jay Taneja, assistant professor, electrical and computer engineering.

Apr 14, 2021

User Comments…

Are you affected? Leave your comment below.

By posting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions of Service.

Related Tweets

Tweets from Amherst, Texas

@m_dabbous90 https://t.co/Y0pHtqf0Ou

@elsanose55 | 09:25 PM - 26 Jan 2023

Back power outage playlists

@Selma_Elbaqir | 09:11 AM - 30 Nov 2021

@Samih075 Power outage

@ShadiaaYahya | 01:22 PM - 2 Mar 2021

Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

Related Cities

Report power outage in other Texas cities.

Amherst, Texas

City Amherst
County Lamb
State Texas (TX)
Country United States
Zip Codes 79312

Amherst Map