La Paz County, AZ Power Outages
Only some utilities serving La Paz County, Arizona share live outage data (Southern California Edison Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Colorado River Indian Irr Proj and McMullen Valley Water C&D Dist do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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La Paz County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in La Paz County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 173 significant power outages in La Paz County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 14, 2024) left 4,372 customers (52% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the Arizona average of 1 hr 43 min. That ranks 2nd of 15 Arizona counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 105 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in La Paz County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 15, 2025) affected 294 customers (3.5%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 14, 2024 | 4,372(52%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 8–9, 2017 | 4,309(51.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2019 | 3,706(44.1%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 12–20, 2022 | 2,731(32.5%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 5 | Aug 8–9, 2022 | 2,661(31.7%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 La Paz County?
Electric companies with service territory in La Paz County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AZ) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River Indian Irr Proj | Federal | 1,861 | Not reporting | |
| McMullen Valley Water C&D Dist | Political Subdivision | 191 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 18 | Not reporting | |
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | Investor Owned | — | Reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Arizona. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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La Paz County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in La Paz County right now?
No outages are currently reported for La Paz County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves La Paz County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Colorado River Indian Irr Proj, McMullen Valley Water C&D Dist, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration, Southern California Edison Co provide electric service in La Paz County, Arizona.
What was the worst power outage in La Paz County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 14, 2024. It peaked at 4,372 customers without power (52% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in La Paz County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 173 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 105 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "La Paz County, AZ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arizona/la-paz-county