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South Region Power Outage Summary
As of 9:31 AM ET on 07/21/2026, 6,513 of 20,504,361 tracked electric customers (0.03%) in the South region of the United States are without power, across 4 states.
- Customers without power
- 6,513
- Customers tracked
- 20,504,361
- Share without power
- 0.03%
- States in region
- 4
- Utility providers
- 130
Outages by state in the South region
Most affected utilities in the South region
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy | 1,826 | 2,946,084 |
| Entergy | 1,817 | 2,602,173 |
| Rio Grande Electric Cooperative | 480 | 14,278 |
| Oncor | 360 | 4,161,490 |
| CPS Energy | 301 | 983,464 |
| Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative | 287 | 70,055 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 274 | 550,618 |
| Cleco Power | 239 | 305,485 |
| American Electric Power Texas | 158 | 1,096,744 |
| Medina Electric Cooperative | 124 | 36,427 |
Outage data is collected directly from utility providers and refreshed approximately every 15 minutes. Last updated 9:31 AM ET on 07/21/2026.
Power Restoration
Most South outages are restored within a few hours once crews are dispatched. Widespread storm outages can take a day or longer. For a live estimate, find your utility below and report your outage to get area-specific updates.
Power Outage FAQ
- Is there a power outage in the South region right now?
- As of 9:31 AM ET on 07/21/2026, 6,513 customers are without power in the South region. The live map above shows affected areas.
- How do I report a power outage in the South region?
- Contact your utility directly. Find your provider in the list above for its outage reporting phone number and link.
- How long do power outages usually last in the South region?
- Most are restored within a few hours. Major storms can extend restoration to a day or longer.
- Why is my power out?
- Common causes are storms, high winds, equipment faults, and planned maintenance. Your utility lists the cause when it is known.
- How can I check outages near me?
- Use the live map above, or select your utility or county below for a closer view of current outages.
Outage Safety & Prep Tips
- Report the outage to your utility so crews know your address is affected.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; food stays safe for about 4 hours.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power returns.
- Never run a generator indoors or in a garage. Keep it outside, away from windows.
- If you rely on powered medical equipment, contact your utility about its medical priority program.