Modoc County, CA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Modoc County, California share live outage data (PacifiCorp), and none of them report outages here right now. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and Surprise Valley Electrification do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Current outages
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Modoc County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Modoc County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 123 significant power outages in Modoc County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 22, 2021) came when wildfire conditions left 2,714 customers (41.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 58 min of power per year, less than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 55th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 76 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Modoc County has risen recently: about 4 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 344 customers (5.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22, 2021 | 2,714(41.1%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Jun 3, 2022 | 2,627(39.8%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Aug 7, 2025 | 2,312(35%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Jul 9–12, 2024 | 2,302(34.9%) | 4 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Jun 16, 2025 | 2,302(34.9%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Modoc County?
Electric companies with service territory in Modoc County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 47,309 | Reporting | |
| Surprise Valley Electrification | Cooperative | 4,712 | 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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Modoc County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Modoc County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Modoc 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 Modoc County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., PacifiCorp, Surprise Valley Electrification, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Modoc County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Modoc County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 22, 2021. It peaked at 2,714 customers without power (41.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Modoc County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 123 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 76 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. "Modoc County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/modoc-county