Santa Cruz County, AZ Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Santa Cruz County, Arizona by Arizona Public Service Co or Trico Electric Cooperative Inc.
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Current outages
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Santa Cruz County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Santa Cruz County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 198 significant power outages in Santa Cruz County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 1, 2023) left 19,353 customers (100% 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 38 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the Arizona average of 1 hr 43 min. That ranks 1st of 15 Arizona counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 247 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Santa Cruz County has risen recently: about 58 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 8, 2025) affected 662 customers (49.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 1, 2023 | 19,353(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 21, 2022 | 18,825(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Sep 4–5, 2020 | 10,152(100%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Jun 9–10, 2016 | 5,308(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 22–23, 2019 | 4,996(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Santa Cruz County?
Electric companies with service territory in Santa Cruz County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AZ) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS (Arizona Public Service) | Investor Owned | 1,433,294 | Reporting | |
| UniSource Energy Services (UES) | Investor Owned | 108,034 | Not reporting | |
| Trico Electric Cooperative Inc | Cooperative | 56,123 | Reporting | |
| Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc | Cooperative | 54,786 | Not 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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Santa Cruz County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Santa Cruz County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Santa Cruz County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Santa Cruz County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Arizona Public Service Co, UNS Electric, Inc, Trico Electric Cooperative Inc, Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc provide electric service in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
What was the worst power outage in Santa Cruz County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 1, 2023. It peaked at 19,353 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Santa Cruz County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 198 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 38 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 247 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Santa Cruz County, AZ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arizona/santa-cruz-county