Alpine County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Alpine County, California 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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Alpine County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Alpine County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 77 significant power outages in Alpine County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 15, 2025) came when a winter storm left 2,748 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 65 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 5th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 209 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Alpine County has fallen recently: about 34 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 96 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 21–22, 2025) affected 592 customers (67.1%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 15, 2025 | 2,748(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Nov 10–12, 2025 | 1,204(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Nov 5–6, 2025 | 1,203(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Jan 19–24, 2021 | 1,102(100%) | 6 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 30–31, 2022 | 920(100%) | 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 Alpine County?
Electric companies with service territory in Alpine County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| Liberty Utilities | Investor Owned | 50,162 | Not reporting | |
| Kirkwood Meadows PUD | Political Subdivision | 754 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in California. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Alpine County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Alpine County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Alpine 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 Alpine County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Liberty Utilities, Kirkwood Meadows PUD provide electric service in Alpine County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Alpine County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 15, 2025. It peaked at 2,748 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Alpine County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 77 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 65 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 209 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. "Alpine County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/alpine-county