Madera County, CA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Madera County, California share live outage data (Southern California Edison Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Madera County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Madera County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 272 significant power outages in Madera County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 27–30, 2019) came when high winds left 17,954 customers (26.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 36 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 26th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 65 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Madera County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24–25, 2025) affected 2,370 customers (3.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 27–30, 2019 | 17,954(26.2%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Jul 22–24, 2019 | 16,908(24.7%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 3 | Dec 10–13, 2022 | 15,539(22.7%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 20–21, 2019 | 15,452(22.6%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Sep 2, 2023 | 14,975(21.9%) | 1 | 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 Madera County?
Electric companies with service territory in Madera 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 | |
| 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Madera County
Madera, Chowchilla
Nearby counties
Madera County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Madera County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Madera 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 Madera County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison Co, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Madera County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Madera County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 27–30, 2019. It peaked at 17,954 customers without power (26.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Madera County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 272 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 65 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. "Madera County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/madera-county