A sudden power outage threw parts of Leander and nearby neighborhoods into the dark Tuesday afternoon, cutting electricity to roughly 5,175 meters and disrupting homes, schools and local facilities. City officials and the electric cooperative said crews were dispatched to the area and shared an initial estimate for when service would come back. Drivers were warned that some traffic signals could be out, and residents were urged to stay away from any downed power lines.
According to a post from the City of Leander on X, the outage affected 5,175 meters both inside and outside the city limits. Crews were en route and the anticipated time of restoration was 6:15 p.m. “Please do not call 911 regarding this outage,” the city wrote, directing residents to Pedernales Electric Cooperative for outage reporting and updates.
POWER OUTAGE
— City of Leander (@cityofleander) April 21, 2026
PEC outage affecting 5,175 meters both within & outside the City Limits.
Crews are enroute. Anticipated time of restoration 6:15P.
Outage map visit: https://t.co/yuEHlTGvIU
Other PEC info: https://t.co/MlgMgOMNNf
Please do not call 911 regarding this outage. https://t.co/t8R41GmvBN
Where The Lights Are Out
The live outage map maintained by Pedernales Electric Cooperative shows clusters of customers without service in parts of Leander and nearby Liberty Hill, including Santa Rita Ranch, River Ranch County Park and the area around Rouse High School. Circuit level details and restoration estimates are available on the cooperative’s outage map for affected neighborhoods.
How To Get Updates And Stay Safe
The city reiterated that 911 should not be used to report outages and said official updates will come through the City of Leander on X and Pedernales Electric Cooperative. If you encounter a downed line or see immediate danger, treat it as live and contact emergency services for that threat only.
What Happens Next
Pedernales Electric Cooperative posts live status and contact information for outages, and customers can report interruptions or check restoration times by calling 888-883-3379. Local reporting notes that the cooperative maintains lists of critical nonresidential locations, such as hospitals and water facilities, that are prioritized for restoration during large unplanned outages; Community Impact provides background on how those priorities affect restoration sequencing.
