Mendocino County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Mendocino 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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Mendocino County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mendocino County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 274 significant power outages in Mendocino County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 21–31, 2019) came when high winds left 41,599 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 35 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 13th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 118 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mendocino County has fallen recently: about 29 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 40 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–28, 2025) affected 2,037 customers (5.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 21–31, 2019 | 41,599(100%) | 11 | High winds |
| 2 | Jul 27–31, 2018 | 31,877(81.7%) | 5 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Jan 29 – Feb 10, 2024 | 22,722(58.2%) | 13 | Flooding |
| 4 | Apr 30 – May 2, 2023 | 15,851(40.6%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | Feb 21 – Mar 9, 2023 | 14,999(38.4%) | 17 | Tornadoes |
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 Mendocino County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mendocino County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| City of Ukiah - (CA) | Municipal | 7,902 | 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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Mendocino County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mendocino County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mendocino 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 Mendocino County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., City of Ukiah - (CA) provide electric service in Mendocino County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Mendocino County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 21–31, 2019. It peaked at 41,599 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Mendocino County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 274 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 35 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 118 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. "Mendocino County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/mendocino-county