Colusa County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Colusa 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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Colusa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Colusa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 197 significant power outages in Colusa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 25, 2025) left 7,082 customers (71% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 23 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 27th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 101 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Colusa County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 151 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 25, 2025 | 7,082(71%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 27–28, 2019 | 5,612(56.3%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Oct 2–3, 2025 | 4,373(43.9%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Nov 5, 2020 | 4,322(43.4%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Sep 16–18, 2022 | 4,265(42.8%) | 3 | 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 Colusa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Colusa 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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Colusa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Colusa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Colusa 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 Colusa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Colusa County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Colusa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 25, 2025. It peaked at 7,082 customers without power (71% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Colusa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 197 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 101 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Colusa County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/colusa-county