Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK Power Outages
Utilities serving Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Southeast Fairbanks Census Area power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 101 significant power outages in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 7, 2025) came when hail and lightning left 2,390 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the Alaska average of 6 hr 2 min. That ranks 2nd of 8 Alaska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 77 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area has held roughly steady recently: about 13 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 26, 2025) affected 130 customers (6.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 7, 2025 | 2,390(100%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | May 27, 2022 | 2,365(100%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Aug 27, 2023 | 2,358(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 13–15, 2020 | 2,284(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jul 21–27, 2022 | 2,284(100%) | 7 | Tropical storm |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
Electric companies with service territory in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AK) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc | Cooperative | 48,592 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Alaska. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Southeast Fairbanks Census Area power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area right now?
No outages are currently reported for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc provide electric service in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
What was the worst power outage in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 7, 2025. It peaked at 2,390 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
EAGLE-I has recorded 101 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 77 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alaska/southeast-fairbanks-census-area