Storms, High Winds Leave Thousands Without Power Across Houston Area

CenterPoint Energy reports over 9,000 customers affected by outages as of Monday morning.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:34am

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A strong cold front passed through the Houston region on Sunday evening, bringing a line of thunderstorms and intense winds that resulted in widespread power outages across the area on Monday morning. CenterPoint Energy reported over 9,000 customers without power, with the highest concentrations in the Greenspoint, east downtown, and Spring Branch neighborhoods. Entergy Texas also reported nearly 400 outages in Montgomery County.

Why it matters

Power outages can have significant impacts on households and businesses, disrupting daily life and causing economic losses. The Houston region is prone to severe weather events that often lead to these types of widespread outages, highlighting the need for a resilient and reliable electrical grid.

The details

The storms moved quickly through the area on Sunday night, but the high winds of 15-25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected to persist throughout Monday. CenterPoint Energy and Entergy Texas are working to restore power to affected customers across the region.

  • The storms passed through the Houston region on Sunday evening.
  • As of 6:30 a.m. on Monday, CenterPoint Energy reported over 9,000 customers without power.

The players

CenterPoint Energy

The electric and natural gas utility company that serves the Houston metropolitan area.

Entergy Texas

The electric utility company that serves parts of Montgomery County, Texas.

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What’s next

CenterPoint Energy and Entergy Texas are working to restore power to affected customers as quickly as possible.

The takeaway

The severe weather event highlights the need for a robust and resilient electrical grid in the Houston region, which is prone to storms and high winds that can lead to widespread power outages.