Sutter County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Sutter 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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Sutter County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sutter County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 151 significant power outages in Sutter County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 5–8, 2024) came when flooding left 22,015 customers (52% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 44th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sutter County has risen recently: about 5 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24–28, 2025) affected 2,806 customers (6.6%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 5–8, 2024 | 22,015(52%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 17–18, 2020 | 16,528(39.1%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Dec 17, 2020 | 7,598(18%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jan 1–5, 2023 | 5,020(11.9%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Apr 8–9, 2021 | 4,986(11.8%) | 2 | 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 Sutter County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sutter County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | 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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Sutter County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sutter County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sutter 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 Sutter County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Sutter County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Sutter County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 5–8, 2024. It peaked at 22,015 customers without power (52% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Sutter County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 151 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sutter County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/sutter-county