How to Check Houston Power Outage: CenterPoint Tracker & Map

Centerpoint Power Outage Houston: Heavy rain and thunderstorms left parts of Houston in darkness overnight. According to CenterPoint Energy, over 140,000 customers across Harris, Galveston, and Fort Bend counties lost electricity early Saturday morning after severe storms hit the region.​

Thousands Without Power in Houston

Strong winds damaged power lines and transformers as CenterPoint crews worked around the clock to restore electricity. The company confirmed that more than 1,300 repair workers and contractors are active across 12 service zones to fix downed lines and replace poles.​

CenterPoint Energy activated its Emergency Response Team Friday evening in response to weather alerts, preparing specialized teams to handle heavy damage, underground repairs, and fallen tree removal.​

How to Check Houston Power Outage Status

CenterPoint has made it simple for residents to check if their home or neighborhood is affected by an outage:

• Visit the CenterPoint Outage Tracker Map: Go to the official outage map at [CenterPointEnergy.com/OutageCenter] or click here for CenterPoint Energy Outage Tracker Map. You can zoom in on your area, enter your address, or search by ZIP code to see live updates and restoration times.​

• Sign Up for Power Alert Service: Customers can receive outage updates via text, email, or call through CenterPoint’s Power Alert Service (PAS).​

• Report Power Outages: You can report an outage online using your phone number or meter ID, or by calling 800-332-7143.​

CenterPoint’s Outage Tracker Map Explained

The CenterPoint Energy Outage Map is updated frequently and covers cities across the Greater Houston Area. It lets you:

• View current outage areas in real time

• Track restoration progress by ZIP code

• See how many customers are affected in each service zone

• Report outages with one click​

Power Restoration Efforts Underway

As of early Saturday, CenterPoint’s live data showed over 140,000 customers still without power. Restoration work is continuing with priority given to critical infrastructure like hospitals and emergency stations.​

The company encourages residents to stay safe and keep clear of downed power lines. Crews are expected to restore most service by Saturday night, depending on weather conditions.

Safety Tips During Power Outages

• Stay indoors and avoid flooded streets or downed wires

• Use flashlights instead of candles to reduce fire risk

• Keep refrigerators closed to preserve food

• Unplug sensitive electronics until service is restored​