San Francisco County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving San Francisco 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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Current outages
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San Francisco County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in San Francisco County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 212 significant power outages in San Francisco County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 20–31, 2025) came when flooding left 131,898 customers (62.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 53 min of power per year, close to the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 37th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in San Francisco County has risen recently: about 8 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–31, 2025) affected 11,733 customers (5.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 20–31, 2025 | 131,898(62.9%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 2 | May 20, 2025 | 123,469(58.9%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Mar 21–23, 2023 | 38,880(18.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Sep 17–20, 2019 | 26,468(12.6%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Feb 4–6, 2024 | 25,833(12.3%) | 3 | 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 San Francisco County?
Electric companies with service territory in San Francisco County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| City & County of San Francisco - (CA) | Municipal | 3,995 | 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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San Francisco County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in San Francisco County right now?
No outages are currently reported for San Francisco 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 San Francisco County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., City & County of San Francisco - (CA) provide electric service in San Francisco County, California.
What was the worst power outage in San Francisco County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 20–31, 2025. It peaked at 131,898 customers without power (62.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in San Francisco County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 212 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "San Francisco County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/san-francisco-county