Placer County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Placer 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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Placer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Placer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 163 significant power outages in Placer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 4–8, 2024) came when flooding left 55,153 customers (29.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 30th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Placer County has held roughly steady recently: about 8 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22–26, 2025) affected 5,526 customers (2.9%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 4–8, 2024 | 55,153(29.4%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 2 | Oct 9–12, 2019 | 47,143(25.1%) | 4 | Wildfire |
| 3 | May 26, 2022 | 41,756(22.3%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Oct 27–31, 2019 | 33,310(17.8%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 30, 2025 | 20,493(10.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Placer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Placer County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| SMUD | Political Subdivision | 677,917 | Not reporting | |
| City of Roseville - (CA) | Municipal | 72,390 | Not reporting | |
| Liberty Utilities | Investor Owned | 50,162 | Not reporting | |
| Truckee Donner P U D | Political Subdivision | 14,859 | 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 Placer County
Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln
Nearby counties
Placer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Placer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Placer 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 Placer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Sacramento Municipal Util Dist, City of Roseville - (CA), Liberty Utilities and 2 others provide electric service in Placer County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Placer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 4–8, 2024. It peaked at 55,153 customers without power (29.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Placer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 163 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Placer County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/placer-county