{"id":17205,"date":"2025-11-21T06:26:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T12:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2025\/11\/21\/power-outages-in-north-texas-spike-as-another-round-of-storms-approach-the-region\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T06:26:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T12:26:58","slug":"power-outages-in-north-texas-spike-as-another-round-of-storms-approach-the-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2025\/11\/21\/power-outages-in-north-texas-spike-as-another-round-of-storms-approach-the-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Power outages in North Texas spike as another round of storms approach the region"},"content":{"rendered":"

Power Outages in North Texas<\/h1>\n

Storms Cause Widespread Power Outages<\/h2>\n

About 7,000 Oncor customers across North Texas were left without power Thursday after storms rolled through the region as they were exiting North Texas.<\/p>\n

According to the Oncor outage map, power still had not been restored for about 7,062 Oncor customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex as of 9:50 p.m. Thursday.<\/p>\n

Restoration Efforts<\/h3>\n

Restoration times vary by county, ranging from Thursday night at about 11:00 p.m. to Friday night at about 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Oncor is currently monitoring the storm system causing the outages as it works to restore power, according to a statement on its site.<\/p>\n

Weather Updates<\/h2>\n

North Texas received up to three inches of rain during the early morning storm Thursday. A flash flood warning was briefly issued until 6:45 a.m. in western Collin, northern Dallas, southeastern Denton and Tarrant counties.<\/p>\n

Heavy rain began falling again in Dallas-Fort Worth about 4:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service\u2019s Fort Worth office.<\/p>\n

There is a flood watch in North and Central Texas until 6 a.m. Friday, as well as a low tornado threat.<\/p>\n

Reporting Outages<\/h3>\n

To report an outage, text \u201cOUT\u201d to 66267 or call 888-313-4747.<\/p>\n

Stay Informed<\/h2>\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The storms that rolled through North Texas on Thursday caused significant power outages, with over 7,000 customers affected. Oncor is working to restore power, and residents can report outages by texting or calling the designated numbers. It’s essential to stay informed about the weather and any potential threats, such as flash floods and tornadoes.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

Q: How many customers were affected by the power outages?<\/h3>\n

A: Approximately 7,062 Oncor customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex were affected by the power outages.<\/p>\n

Q: How can I report a power outage?<\/h3>\n

A: You can report a power outage by texting \u201cOUT\u201d to 66267 or calling 888-313-4747.<\/p>\n

Q: What is the expected restoration time for power outages?<\/h3>\n

A: Restoration times vary by county, ranging from Thursday night at about 11:00 p.m. to Friday night at about 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Q: Is there a flood watch in effect?<\/h3>\n

A: Yes, there is a flood watch in North and Central Texas until 6 a.m. Friday.<\/p>\n

Q: What is the tornado threat level?<\/h3>\n

A: The tornado threat level is currently low.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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