Marin County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Marin 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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Current outages
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Marin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 241 significant power outages in Marin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2019) came when wildfire conditions left 122,875 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 14 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 21st of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 55% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 45 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marin County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24–25, 2025) affected 6,694 customers (5.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2019 | 122,875(100%) | 6 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Aug 16, 2019 | 61,314(54.2%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Aug 15–18, 2020 | 51,695(45.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 14–17, 2024 | 33,960(30%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Feb 4–9, 2024 | 33,291(29.4%) | 6 | Winter storm |
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 Marin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | 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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Marin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marin 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 Marin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. provide electric service in Marin County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Marin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2019. It peaked at 122,875 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Marin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 241 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 45 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marin County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/marin-county