Los Angeles County, CA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 269 customers in Los Angeles County, California were without power, reported by Southern California Edison Co. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST.
Los Angeles County on the California outage map
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co | 269 |
Weather alerts
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Los Angeles County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Los Angeles County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 33 significant power outages in Los Angeles County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 8–18, 2025) came when high winds left 1,717,886 customers (45.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 44 min of power per year, less than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 42nd of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 3 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Los Angeles County has risen recently: about 5 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 8, 2025) affected 167,769 customers (4.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 8–18, 2025 | 1,717,886(45.7%) | 11 | High winds |
| 2 | Nov 8, 2025 | 167,769(4.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 13, 2020 | 133,885(3.6%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Feb 10–14, 2021 | 114,577(3%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 30, 2018 | 109,409(2.9%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Los Angeles County?
Electric companies with service territory in Los Angeles County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | Investor Owned | 5,343,161 | 269 out | |
| LADWP | Municipal | 1,571,400 | Not reporting | |
| City of Glendale - (CA) | Municipal | 95,127 | Not reporting | |
| City of Pasadena - (CA) | Municipal | 67,101 | Not reporting | |
| City of Burbank Water and Power - (CA) | Municipal | 54,898 | Not reporting | |
| City of Azusa | Municipal | 17,635 | Not reporting | |
| City of Vernon - (CA) | Municipal | 2,031 | 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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Cities in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa Clarita, Glendale, Lancaster, Palmdale, Pomona, Torrance, Pasadena, Downey
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Los Angeles County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Los Angeles County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 269 customers in Los Angeles County were without power according to Southern California Edison Co. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Los Angeles County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern California Edison Co, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, City of Glendale - (CA), City of Pasadena - (CA) and 3 others provide electric service in Los Angeles County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Los Angeles County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 8–18, 2025. It peaked at 1,717,886 customers without power (45.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Los Angeles County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 33 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 3 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Los Angeles County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/los-angeles-county