Monterey County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Monterey 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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Monterey County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monterey County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 234 significant power outages in Monterey County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 1–3, 2023) came when flooding left 63,153 customers (32.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 29th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Monterey County has risen recently: about 14 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24–27, 2025) affected 22,739 customers (11.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 1–3, 2023 | 63,153(32.3%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 13–18, 2020 | 59,117(30.2%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 14–16, 2024 | 41,884(21.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 10–17, 2023 | 39,448(20.2%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 5 | Feb 4–8, 2024 | 37,981(19.4%) | 5 | 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 Monterey County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monterey County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| Central Coast Community Energy | — | — | 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
No Monterey County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Monterey County
Salinas, Seaside, Monterey, Soledad, Marina, Greenfield, Pacific Grove
Nearby counties
Monterey County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monterey County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monterey 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 Monterey County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Central Coast Community Energy provide electric service in Monterey County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Monterey County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 1–3, 2023. It peaked at 63,153 customers without power (32.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Monterey County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 234 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Monterey County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/monterey-county