Humboldt County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Humboldt 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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Humboldt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Humboldt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 290 significant power outages in Humboldt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 20–22, 2022) left 71,791 customers (100% 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 32 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 14th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 133 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Humboldt County has fallen recently: about 28 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 35 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24–26, 2025) affected 4,543 customers (7.6%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 20–22, 2022 | 71,791(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 25–29, 2019 | 70,846(100%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Oct 9–10, 2019 | 69,760(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Jan 16–21, 2020 | 65,606(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 26 – Dec 1, 2019 | 22,806(38%) | 6 | Hail and lightning |
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 Humboldt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Humboldt County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| Shelter Cove Resort Improvement Dist No. 1 | Political Subdivision | 648 | 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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Cities in Humboldt County
Eureka, Arcata
Nearby counties
Humboldt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Humboldt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Humboldt 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 Humboldt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Shelter Cove Resort Improvement Dist No. 1 provide electric service in Humboldt County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Humboldt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 20–22, 2022. It peaked at 71,791 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Humboldt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 290 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 32 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 133 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. "Humboldt County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/humboldt-county