Kern County, CA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Kern County, California share live outage data (Southern California Edison Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Current outages
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Kern County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kern County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 186 significant power outages in Kern County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 8–9, 2025) came when high winds left 79,327 customers (20.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 20 min of power per year, less than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 46th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 5 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kern County has risen recently: about 5 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 5,564 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 8–9, 2025 | 79,327(20.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Nov 5, 2022 | 50,079(12.7%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Sep 11, 2023 | 41,280(10.5%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Jun 11–12, 2022 | 29,360(7.4%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Feb 4–5, 2024 | 19,305(4.9%) | 2 | 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 Kern County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kern 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 |
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 Kern County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Kern County
Bakersfield, Delano, Ridgecrest, Wasco, Shafter, Arvin, McFarland
Nearby counties
Kern County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kern County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kern 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 Kern County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison Co provide electric service in Kern County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Kern County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 8–9, 2025. It peaked at 79,327 customers without power (20.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Kern County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 186 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 5 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. "Kern County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/kern-county