Kings County, CA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Kings 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.
Kings County on the California outage map
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Current outages
Weather alerts
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Kings County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kings County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 194 significant power outages in Kings County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 18, 2021) came when wildfire conditions left 22,092 customers (35.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr of power per year, less than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 54th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 22 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kings County has risen recently: about 3 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 2,573 customers (4.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 18, 2021 | 22,092(35.1%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Apr 25, 2016 | 19,643(31.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Nov 30, 2023 | 10,978(17.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 10–11, 2022 | 10,460(16.6%) | 2 | Hurricane Kay |
| 5 | Jan 6, 2025 | 9,958(15.8%) | 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 Kings County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kings 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 Kings County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Kings County
Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran
Nearby counties
Kings County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kings County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kings 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 Kings County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison Co provide electric service in Kings County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Kings County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 18, 2021. It peaked at 22,092 customers without power (35.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Kings County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 194 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr of power per year, and on 22 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kings County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/kings-county