Fresno County, CA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Fresno County, California share live outage data (Southern California Edison Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Fresno County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fresno County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 77 significant power outages in Fresno County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 16, 2020) came when a winter storm left 69,680 customers (15.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 35 min of power per year, less than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 50th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 1 day in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fresno County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 6,821 customers (1.5%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 16, 2020 | 69,680(15.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 5, 2019 | 22,318(4.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Feb 22–27, 2023 | 19,144(4.2%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 4 | Nov 9–11, 2022 | 18,807(4.1%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 8, 2019 | 18,139(4%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Fresno County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fresno County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | Investor Owned | 5,343,161 | Reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 94 | Not reporting | |
| Kings River Conservation Dist | Political Subdivision | 1 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in California. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
No Fresno County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Fresno County
Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, Reedley, Selma, Kerman, Coalinga, Parlier
Nearby counties
Fresno County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fresno County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fresno 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 Fresno County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison Co, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration, Kings River Conservation Dist provide electric service in Fresno County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Fresno County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 16, 2020. It peaked at 69,680 customers without power (15.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Fresno County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 77 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 1 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fresno County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/fresno-county