Tulare County, CA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Tulare County, California share live outage data (Southern California Edison Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Tulare County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Tulare County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 190 significant power outages in Tulare County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 25, 2021) came when flooding left 75,292 customers (40.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 21 min of power per year, less than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 45th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Tulare County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 16–17, 2025) affected 2,625 customers (1.4%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 25, 2021 | 75,292(40.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jan 8, 2020 | 24,731(13.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 17, 2023 | 21,167(11.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Dec 12, 2016 | 16,902(9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 29, 2021 | 16,806(9%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Tulare County?
Electric companies with service territory in Tulare County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E | Investor Owned | 5,728,333 | Not reporting | |
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | Investor Owned | 5,343,161 | 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
No Tulare County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Tulare County
Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Dinuba
Nearby counties
Tulare County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Tulare County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Tulare 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 Tulare County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison Co provide electric service in Tulare County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Tulare County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 25, 2021. It peaked at 75,292 customers without power (40.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Tulare County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 190 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 15 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Tulare County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/tulare-county