Sonoma County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Sonoma 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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Sonoma County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sonoma County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 229 significant power outages in Sonoma County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 23 – Nov 1, 2019) came when wildfire conditions left 105,823 customers (49.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 22nd of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sonoma County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–30, 2025) affected 16,454 customers (7.7%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 23 – Nov 1, 2019 | 105,823(49.4%) | 10 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Oct 9–14, 2019 | 67,001(31.3%) | 6 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Feb 4–10, 2024 | 51,885(24.2%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | Aug 15–18, 2020 | 42,617(19.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 25–28, 2020 | 31,277(14.6%) | 4 | High winds |
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 Sonoma County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sonoma County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| City of Healdsburg - (CA) | Municipal | 6,144 | 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Sonoma County
Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Windsor
Nearby counties
Sonoma County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sonoma County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sonoma 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 Sonoma County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., City of Healdsburg - (CA), WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Sonoma County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Sonoma County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 23 – Nov 1, 2019. It peaked at 105,823 customers without power (49.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Sonoma County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 229 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sonoma County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/sonoma-county