Orange County, CA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 199 customers in Orange County, California were without power, reported by Southern California Edison Co. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co | 199 |
Weather alerts
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Orange County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Orange County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 62 significant power outages in Orange County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 8–9, 2025) came when high winds left 253,449 customers (20.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 31 min of power per year, less than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 56th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Orange County has risen recently: about 2 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 4, 2025) affected 35,847 customers (2.9%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 8–9, 2025 | 253,449(20.2%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Jun 8, 2015 | 124,111(9.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 21–22, 2021 | 106,672(8.5%) | 2 | Dust storm |
| 4 | Oct 4–5, 2019 | 83,382(6.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 6–8, 2023 | 78,247(6.2%) | 3 | Wildfire |
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 Orange County?
Electric companies with service territory in Orange County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | Investor Owned | 5,343,161 | 199 out | |
| SDG&E | Investor Owned | 1,541,412 | Not reporting | |
| Anaheim Public Utilities | Municipal | 124,953 | 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 Orange County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Orange County
Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Orange, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Westminster
Nearby counties
Orange County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Orange County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 199 customers in Orange County were without power according to Southern California Edison Co. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Orange County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern California Edison Co, San Diego Gas & Electric Co, City of Anaheim - (CA) provide electric service in Orange County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Orange County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 8–9, 2025. It peaked at 253,449 customers without power (20.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Orange County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 62 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Orange County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/orange-county