Inyo County, CA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Inyo County, California by Southern California Edison Co.
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Inyo County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Inyo County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 286 significant power outages in Inyo County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 16, 2019) came when high winds left 4,740 customers (65.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 25th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 105 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Inyo County has risen recently: about 19 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 444 customers (6.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 16, 2019 | 4,740(65.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Jul 7, 2017 | 4,645(64.5%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Oct 3, 2021 | 4,614(64.1%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Oct 10, 2017 | 4,415(61.3%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Oct 17, 2017 | 4,385(60.9%) | 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 Inyo County?
Electric companies with service territory in Inyo County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | Investor Owned | 5,343,161 | Reporting | |
| LADWP | Municipal | 1,571,400 | Not reporting | |
| Valley Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 44 | 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
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Inyo County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Inyo County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Inyo County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Inyo County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern California Edison Co, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Valley Electric Assn, Inc provide electric service in Inyo County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Inyo County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 16, 2019. It peaked at 4,740 customers without power (65.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Inyo County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 286 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 105 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Inyo County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/inyo-county