Trinity County, CA Power Outages
Utilities serving Trinity 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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Trinity County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Trinity County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 163 significant power outages in Trinity County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10, 2019) came when hail and lightning left 4,070 customers (62.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 21 hr 54 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 19th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 133 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Trinity County has fallen recently: about 17 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 26 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 77 customers (1.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10, 2019 | 4,070(62.1%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Feb 25 – Mar 1, 2019 | 2,703(41.3%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 3 | Feb 10–18, 2019 | 2,582(39.4%) | 9 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Oct 9–12, 2019 | 1,516(23.1%) | 4 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Dec 26, 2021 – Jan 14, 2022 | 1,413(21.6%) | 20 | 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 Trinity County?
Electric companies with service territory in Trinity County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| Trinity Public Utilities Dist | Political Subdivision | 7,284 | 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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Trinity County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Trinity County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Trinity 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 Trinity County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Trinity Public Utilities Dist, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Trinity County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Trinity County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10, 2019. It peaked at 4,070 customers without power (62.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Trinity County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 163 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 hr 54 min of power per year, and on 133 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Trinity County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/trinity-county