San Luis Obispo County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving San Luis Obispo 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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San Luis Obispo County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in San Luis Obispo County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 267 significant power outages in San Luis Obispo County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 4–8, 2024) came when tornadoes left 31,018 customers (24.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 49 min of power per year, close to the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 36th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 33 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in San Luis Obispo County has risen recently: about 8 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24–27, 2025) affected 7,234 customers (5.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 4–8, 2024 | 31,018(24.7%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Dec 11–13, 2022 | 29,494(23.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jul 15–22, 2024 | 28,154(22.4%) | 8 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Jan 9–12, 2023 | 21,675(17.2%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 5 | Nov 10–13, 2019 | 19,404(15.4%) | 4 | 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 San Luis Obispo County?
Electric companies with service territory in San Luis Obispo 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
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Cities in San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande
Nearby counties
San Luis Obispo County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in San Luis Obispo County right now?
No outages are currently reported for San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Central Coast Community Energy provide electric service in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What was the worst power outage in San Luis Obispo County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 4–8, 2024. It peaked at 31,018 customers without power (24.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in San Luis Obispo County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 267 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 33 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "San Luis Obispo County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/san-luis-obispo-county