Plumas County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Plumas 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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Plumas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Plumas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 270 significant power outages in Plumas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 23 – Nov 1, 2019) came when wildfire conditions left 11,918 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 87 hr 3 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 2nd of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 299 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Plumas County has fallen recently: about 35 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 138 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25–29, 2025) affected 11,108 customers (100%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 23 – Nov 1, 2019 | 11,918(100%) | 10 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Sep 8–13, 2020 | 11,645(100%) | 6 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Jun 24–25, 2021 | 11,479(100%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Nov 8–9, 2018 | 11,428(100%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Dec 24–29, 2025 | 11,108(100%) | 6 | 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 Plumas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Plumas County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| Liberty Utilities | Investor Owned | 50,162 | Not reporting | |
| Plumas-Sierra Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 7,795 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in California. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Plumas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Plumas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Plumas 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 Plumas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Liberty Utilities, Plumas-Sierra Rural Elec Coop provide electric service in Plumas County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Plumas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 23 – Nov 1, 2019. It peaked at 11,918 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Plumas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 270 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 87 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 299 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. "Plumas County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/plumas-county