Yuma County, AZ Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Yuma County, Arizona by Arizona Public Service Co.
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Current outages
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Yuma County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Yuma County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 132 significant power outages in Yuma County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 5–9, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 19,028 customers (17.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, close to the Arizona average of 1 hr 43 min. That ranks 11th of 15 Arizona counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 9 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Yuma County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 1,302 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5–9, 2025 | 19,028(17.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 24–26, 2019 | 14,152(13%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 3 | Aug 19–21, 2023 | 9,794(9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 14, 2019 | 7,512(6.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 14, 2017 | 7,011(6.4%) | 1 | Wildfire |
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 Yuma County?
Electric companies with service territory in Yuma County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AZ) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS (Arizona Public Service) | Investor Owned | 1,433,294 | Reporting | |
| Wellton-Mohawk Irr & Drain Dist | Political Subdivision | 4,264 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 18 | 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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Cities in Yuma County
Yuma, San Luis, Somerton
Nearby counties
Yuma County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Yuma County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Yuma County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Yuma County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Arizona Public Service Co, Wellton-Mohawk Irr & Drain Dist, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Yuma County, Arizona.
What was the worst power outage in Yuma County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 5–9, 2025. It peaked at 19,028 customers without power (17.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Yuma County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 132 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Yuma County, AZ Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/arizona/yuma-county