Houston, February 15, 2026
Severe thunderstorms swept through the Houston area, causing power outages for over 58,000 CenterPoint Energy customers at their peak. Restoration efforts were swift, with crews actively working to bring back electricity. As of Sunday morning, only approximately 1,300 customers remained without power. Damaging winds, heavy rain, and lightning were reported, along with tornado warnings in some counties. Residents are advised to approach intersections safely and report any downed power lines. CenterPoint Energy continues its work to reconnect all affected customers.
Houston
Severe thunderstorms swept through the Houston area Saturday, causing widespread power outages that affected an estimated upwards of 58,000 CenterPoint Energy customers at their peak. By Sunday morning at 8 a.m., the number of customers without power had significantly decreased to approximately 1,300 across the region.
Storm Impact and Progression
The intense weather system began to impact the Houston area Saturday morning, with storms intensifying during the evening of February 14, 2026. These severe storms brought damaging winds, heavy rain, lightning, and led to tornado warnings in parts of Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston counties. Initially, thousands of CenterPoint Energy customers experienced outages shortly after the storms began. The peak of those affected reached upwards of 58,000. By 10 p.m. Saturday night, the number of customers without power had dwindled to around 11,000.
Restoration Efforts Underway
CenterPoint Energy crews have been actively working to restore electricity since the onset of the storms. The utility reported that more than 350 workers were responding to damages and remaining outages. So far, over 56,000 customers have had their power restored following Saturday’s severe weather. Residents are advised to treat intersections without power as four-way stops and to stay clear of any downed power lines, reporting them to CenterPoint immediately. The company continues its efforts to reconnect all remaining affected customers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- When did the power outages in Houston occur?
- Power outages in the Houston area occurred starting Saturday, February 14, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms.
- How many customers were affected at the peak of the outages?
- At their peak, upwards of 58,000 CenterPoint Energy customers in the Houston area were affected by power outages.
- How many customers remained without power as of Sunday morning?
- As of Sunday morning at 8 a.m., approximately 1,300 CenterPoint Energy customers remained without power in the Houston area.
- Which utility company is responsible for power restoration?
- CenterPoint Energy is responsible for power restoration efforts in the affected Houston area.
- What were the causes of the power outages?
- The power outages were caused by severe thunderstorms bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, lightning, and leading to tornado warnings.
Key Information: Houston Area Power Outages
| Event | Impacted Area | Utility Provider | Peak Outages | Outages by 10 p.m. Saturday | Current Outages (8 a.m. Sunday) | Timing of Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorms | Houston area | CenterPoint Energy | Upwards of 58,000 customers | Around 11,000 customers | Approximately 1,300 customers | Saturday, February 14, 2026 |
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