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Check your zip code: Houston power outages surge after months of progress
By Amy Davis, Talisa Treviño, Adrian Montes, Andrea Slaydon at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 5 min read
Houston has a power outage problem — and the latest data makes it hard to ignore.New data from Whisker Labs shows Houston had more power outages than any other city in the country in May, reversing months of improvement and raising fresh questions about CenterPoint Energy’s multi-billion-dollar i...
Key takeaway Outages surge after months of improvementKPRC 2 investigative reporter Amy Davis has been tracking outage frequency since August 2025, using data from Whisker Labs, a third-party company that monitors nationwide outage activity.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
The surge in power outages across the Houston area, particularly in communities like Fulshear, Kingwood, and Spring, has significant implications for Magnolia residents. As a neighboring community, Magnolia may face similar issues with power reliability, affecting daily life and local businesses. The fact that some areas experienced outage rates nine times the national average is concerning, especially for residents who rely on stable power for their livelihoods. The color-coded map showing outage intensity will be a valuable tool for Magnolia residents to assess their own neighborhood's power reliability and compare it to surrounding areas. With CenterPoint Energy's multi-billion-dollar infrastructure upgrades under scrutiny, Magnolia residents should pay close attention to the company's response to the outage surge and demand improved service to prevent similar disruptions in their own community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Houston has a power outage problem — and the latest data makes it hard to ignore.New data from Whisker Labs shows Houston had more power outages than any other city in the country in May, reversing months of improvement and raising fresh questions about CenterPoint Energy’s multi-billion-dollar i...
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