Tehama County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Tehama 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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Tehama County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Tehama County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 255 significant power outages in Tehama County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 9–12, 2019) came when wildfire conditions left 22,542 customers (80.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 45 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 17th 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 124 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Tehama County has fallen recently: about 14 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 31 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25–26, 2025) affected 756 customers (2.7%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 9–12, 2019 | 22,542(80.1%) | 4 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Feb 13–18, 2019 | 22,391(79.6%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | May 12–13, 2020 | 19,125(68%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Oct 23–31, 2019 | 16,890(60%) | 9 | High winds |
| 5 | Feb 21–27, 2023 | 15,911(56.6%) | 7 | 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 Tehama County?
Electric companies with service territory in Tehama 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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Tehama County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Tehama County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Tehama 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 Tehama County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Tehama County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Tehama County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 9–12, 2019. It peaked at 22,542 customers without power (80.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Tehama County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 255 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 124 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Tehama County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/tehama-county