Imperial County, CA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Imperial County, California by Southern California Edison Co.
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Current outages
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Imperial County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Imperial County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 34 significant power outages in Imperial County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 15–16, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,696 customers (6.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 22 min of power per year, less than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 51st of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 4 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Imperial County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 19–20, 2025) affected 4,555 customers (6.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 15–16, 2022 | 4,696(6.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 19–20, 2025 | 4,555(6.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 10, 2025 | 3,749(5.2%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Oct 7, 2022 | 3,107(4.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Dec 3, 2021 | 2,956(4.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Imperial County?
Electric companies with service territory in Imperial County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | Investor Owned | 5,343,161 | Reporting | |
| Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | Political Subdivision | 166,111 | 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.
Local outage news
No Imperial County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Imperial County
El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial
Nearby counties
Imperial County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Imperial County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Imperial County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Imperial County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern California Edison Co, Imperial Irrigation District, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Imperial County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Imperial County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 15–16, 2022. It peaked at 4,696 customers without power (6.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Imperial County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 34 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 4 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Imperial County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/imperial-county