Thousands Without Power After North Texas Storm

Severe thunderstorm causes widespread outages across Dallas and Collin counties.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Thousands of homes in North Texas are without power on Saturday afternoon following a severe thunderstorm that swept across the region. Oncor’s outage map shows over 2,500 customers affected in Collin County, 2,000 in Dallas County, 2,000 in Johnson County, and 1,700 in Tarrant County.

Why it matters

Power outages can cause significant disruptions, especially during extreme weather events. This storm highlights the vulnerability of the electrical grid and the need for continued infrastructure investments to improve grid resilience.

The details

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of southeastern Dallas County, with storms capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to penny size. The widespread power outages are likely due to downed power lines and other storm-related damage.

  • The severe thunderstorm swept across North Texas on Saturday afternoon.

The players

Oncor

The electric utility company serving North Texas that is reporting the widespread power outages.

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What’s next

Oncor crews are working to restore power to affected customers as quickly and safely as possible.

The takeaway

This storm serves as a reminder of the importance of grid modernization and preparedness efforts to ensure the electrical infrastructure can withstand severe weather events and minimize disruptions to homes and businesses.