Ventura County, CA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 39 customers in Ventura County, California were without power, reported by Southern California Edison Co. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST.
Ventura County on the California outage map
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co | 39 |
Weather alerts
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Ventura County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ventura County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 359 significant power outages in Ventura County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 5–16, 2025) came when high winds left 1,077,693 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the California average of 6 hr 35 min. That ranks 28th of 58 California counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ventura County has risen recently: about 11 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25–29, 2025) affected 7,355 customers (2.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 5–16, 2025 | 1,077,693(100%) | 12 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 5–6, 2017 | 106,947(33.7%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 6–10, 2020 | 84,083(26.5%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | Jan 18–21, 2021 | 76,167(24%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 5, 2021 | 74,381(23.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Ventura County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ventura County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | Investor Owned | 5,343,161 | 39 out |
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 Ventura County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Ventura County
Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Camarillo, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, Fillmore
Nearby counties
Ventura County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ventura County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 39 customers in Ventura County were without power according to Southern California Edison Co. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Ventura County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern California Edison Co provide electric service in Ventura County, California.
What was the worst power outage in Ventura County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 5–16, 2025. It peaked at 1,077,693 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Ventura County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 359 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ventura County, CA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/california/ventura-county