Butte County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Butte 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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Butte County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Butte County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 275 significant power outages in Butte County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 5–9, 2024) came when flooding left 43,533 customers (48.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 38 hr 21 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 11th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 106 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Butte County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 65 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24–27, 2025) affected 9,982 customers (11%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 5–9, 2024 | 43,533(48.1%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 24–26, 2019 | 34,117(37.7%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 3 | Oct 9–12, 2019 | 28,851(31.9%) | 4 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Nov 8 – Dec 19, 2018 | 25,696(28.4%) | 42 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 3–10, 2019 | 25,209(27.8%) | 8 | Extreme heat |
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 Butte County?
Electric companies with service territory in Butte County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| City of Gridley - (CA) | Municipal | 3,144 | Not reporting | |
| City of Biggs - (CA) | Municipal | 747 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 94 | 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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Butte County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Butte County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Butte 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 Butte County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., City of Gridley - (CA), City of Biggs - (CA), WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Butte County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Butte County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 5–9, 2024. It peaked at 43,533 customers without power (48.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Butte County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 275 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 38 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 106 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Butte County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/butte-county