Sierra County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Sierra 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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Sierra County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sierra County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 205 significant power outages in Sierra County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 28 – Mar 11, 2023) came when flooding left 4,203 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 134 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 1st of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 346 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sierra County has held roughly steady recently: about 121 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 147 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25–29, 2025) affected 1,274 customers (61.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 28 – Mar 11, 2023 | 4,203(100%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 1–8, 2024 | 2,454(100%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 15–24, 2020 | 1,701(82.1%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Nov 20–24, 2024 | 1,682(81.2%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 5 | Nov 27–29, 2019 | 1,681(81.1%) | 3 | 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 Sierra County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sierra 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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Sierra County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sierra County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sierra 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 Sierra County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Liberty Utilities, Plumas-Sierra Rural Elec Coop provide electric service in Sierra County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Sierra County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 28 – Mar 11, 2023. It peaked at 4,203 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Sierra County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 205 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 134 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 346 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sierra County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/sierra-county