Shasta County, CA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Shasta County, California share live outage data (PacifiCorp), and none of them report outages here right now. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and City of Redding - (CA) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Shasta County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Shasta County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 208 significant power outages in Shasta County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 13–21, 2019) came when a winter storm left 38,021 customers (46.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 21 hr 40 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 20th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 50 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Shasta County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 35 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24–27, 2025) affected 3,114 customers (3.8%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 13–21, 2019 | 38,021(46.8%) | 9 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 27–31, 2019 | 33,893(41.7%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Oct 9–12, 2019 | 31,673(39%) | 4 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Oct 22–27, 2020 | 28,630(35.2%) | 6 | High winds |
| 5 | Aug 10, 2019 | 23,653(29.1%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Shasta County?
Electric companies with service territory in Shasta County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 47,309 | Reporting | |
| City of Redding - (CA) | Municipal | 45,638 | Not reporting | |
| City of Shasta Lake - (CA) | Municipal | 4,606 | 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.
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Shasta County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Shasta County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Shasta 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 Shasta County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., PacifiCorp, City of Redding - (CA), City of Shasta Lake - (CA) and 1 others provide electric service in Shasta County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Shasta County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 13–21, 2019. It peaked at 38,021 customers without power (46.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Shasta County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 208 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 50 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Shasta County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/shasta-county