Santa Cruz County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Santa Cruz 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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Santa Cruz County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Santa Cruz County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 253 significant power outages in Santa Cruz County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 14 – Sep 19, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 89,427 customers (75.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 15th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 137 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Santa Cruz County has held roughly steady recently: about 23 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 24 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–30, 2025) affected 8,924 customers (7.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 14 – Sep 19, 2020 | 89,427(75.6%) | 37 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 15–16, 2020 | 63,035(53.3%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 27–30, 2019 | 57,052(48.2%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Oct 10–12, 2019 | 43,815(37%) | 3 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Feb 4–9, 2024 | 36,292(30.7%) | 6 | Winter storm |
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 Santa Cruz County?
Electric companies with service territory in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz, Watsonville
Nearby counties
Santa Cruz County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Santa Cruz County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Central Coast Community Energy provide electric service in Santa Cruz County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Santa Cruz County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 14 – Sep 19, 2020. It peaked at 89,427 customers without power (75.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Santa Cruz County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 253 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 137 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Santa Cruz County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/santa-cruz-county