Calaveras County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Calaveras 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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Calaveras County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Calaveras County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 304 significant power outages in Calaveras County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 23–31, 2019) came when high winds left 32,384 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 74 hr 9 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 3rd of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 368 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Calaveras County has fallen recently: about 45 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 103 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25–26, 2025) affected 3,291 customers (17.9%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 23–31, 2019 | 32,384(100%) | 9 | High winds |
| 2 | Oct 9–13, 2019 | 24,842(100%) | 5 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Oct 25–28, 2020 | 18,327(99.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 8–10, 2020 | 14,452(78.5%) | 3 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Apr 4–6, 2024 | 13,088(71.1%) | 3 | Winter storm |
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 Calaveras County?
Electric companies with service territory in Calaveras County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | 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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Calaveras County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Calaveras County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Calaveras 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 Calaveras County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Calaveras County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Calaveras County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 23–31, 2019. It peaked at 32,384 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 Calaveras County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 304 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 74 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 368 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. "Calaveras County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/calaveras-county