Lassen County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Lassen 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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Lassen County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lassen County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 24 significant power outages in Lassen County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 5, 2025) came when high winds left 767 customers (5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 32 min of power per year, less than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 57th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. Outage time in Lassen County has risen recently: about 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 19, 2025) affected 624 customers (4%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 5, 2025 | 767(5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 26–27, 2025 | 664(4.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 19, 2025 | 624(4%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Sep 10, 2025 | 497(3.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 26, 2024 | 476(3.1%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Lassen County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lassen County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| Lassen Municipal Utility District | Municipal | 10,596 | Not reporting | |
| Plumas-Sierra Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 7,795 | Not reporting | |
| Surprise Valley Electrification | Cooperative | 4,712 | 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.
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Lassen County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lassen County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lassen 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 Lassen County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Lassen Municipal Utility District, Plumas-Sierra Rural Elec Coop, Surprise Valley Electrification and 1 others provide electric service in Lassen County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Lassen County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 5, 2025. It peaked at 767 customers without power (5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Lassen County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 24 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 32 min of power per year.
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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. "Lassen County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/lassen-county