Severe storms swept through North Texas overnight, leaving more than 6,400 homes without power this morning, according to Oncor. Crews have been dispatched to restore electricity as quickly as possible.
Power Outages by the Numbers
As of 6:30 a.m., the following counties are experiencing outages:
- Collin County: 156
- Dallas County: 2,370
- Delta County: 67
- Denton County: 1,651
- Ellis County: 765
- Fannin County: 10
- Hopkins County: 1
- Hunt County: 220
- Johnson County: 13
- Kaufman County: 94
- Parker County: 4
- Red River County: 1
- Rockwall County: 121
- Tarrant County: 553
- Wise County: 327
Storm Impact and Safety Precautions
Oncor attributes the outages to heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts. The company is urging residents to exercise caution, particularly around downed power lines.
“If you encounter a downed power line, keep a safe distance, ensure that others and pets stay away, and call 911 immediately,” Oncor advised in a social media statement.
Residents are encouraged to check Oncor’s outage map for real-time updates and restoration efforts.