Merced County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Merced 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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Merced County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Merced County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 253 significant power outages in Merced County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 11, 2022) came when flooding left 19,037 customers (33.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 52 min of power per year, close to the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 38th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 73 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Merced County has risen recently: about 7 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 667 customers (1.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 11, 2022 | 19,037(33.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 10–13, 2025 | 17,949(32%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 10, 2020 | 14,687(26.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Nov 2–4, 2021 | 11,688(20.8%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Jan 27–28, 2021 | 9,587(17.1%) | 2 | 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 Merced County?
Electric companies with service territory in Merced County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| Turlock Irrigation District | Political Subdivision | 96,642 | Not reporting | |
| Merced Irrigation District | Political Subdivision | 13,671 | 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Merced County
Merced, Los Banos, Atwater, Livingston
Nearby counties
Merced County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Merced County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Merced 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 Merced County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Turlock Irrigation District, Merced Irrigation District, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Merced County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Merced County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 11, 2022. It peaked at 19,037 customers without power (33.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Merced County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 253 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 73 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Merced County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/merced-county