Amador County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Amador 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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Amador County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Amador County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 235 significant power outages in Amador County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 23–31, 2019) came when high winds left 22,136 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 53 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 8th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 239 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Amador County has fallen recently: about 30 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 75 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24–25, 2025) affected 2,853 customers (16.7%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 23–31, 2019 | 22,136(100%) | 9 | High winds |
| 2 | Oct 9–12, 2019 | 20,522(100%) | 4 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Feb 27 – Mar 6, 2023 | 13,776(80.8%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 5–12, 2022 | 13,563(79.5%) | 8 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Oct 15–20, 2018 | 13,107(76.9%) | 6 | High winds |
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 Amador County?
Electric companies with service territory in Amador County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | 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.
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Amador County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Amador County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Amador 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 Amador County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Kirkwood Meadows PUD provide electric service in Amador County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Amador County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 23–31, 2019. It peaked at 22,136 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Amador County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 235 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 53 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 239 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Amador County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/amador-county