Del Norte County, CA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Del Norte County, California by PacifiCorp.
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Del Norte County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Del Norte County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 160 significant power outages in Del Norte County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 17–19, 2025) came when high winds left 13,231 customers (81.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 23 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 16th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 114 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Del Norte County has risen recently: about 36 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 1,023 customers (6.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 17–19, 2025 | 13,231(81.7%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 30, 2025 | 13,204(81.5%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Aug 18 – Sep 2, 2023 | 12,963(80%) | 16 | Hurricane Hilary |
| 4 | Oct 13–20, 2022 | 12,859(79.4%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 5 | Mar 28, 2023 | 12,857(79.4%) | 1 | 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 Del Norte County?
Electric companies with service territory in Del Norte County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 47,309 | 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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Del Norte County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Del Norte County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Del Norte County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Del Norte County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp provide electric service in Del Norte County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Del Norte County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 17–19, 2025. It peaked at 13,231 customers without power (81.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Del Norte County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 160 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 23 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 114 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Del Norte County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/del-norte-county