Hawaii Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
Hawaii utilities do not yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so live counts here are limited. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
Hawaii outage map by county
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Hawaii counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
No county-level outages are being reported right now.
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
- Wind AdvisoryModerate
Lanai Mauka; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Kohala; Maui Central Valley South; South Haleakala; Big Island North
Until Nov 3, 11:00 AM EST · NWS Honolulu HI
Source: National Weather Service
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Hawaii power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Hawaii since 2014 (Oct 13–14, 2020) left as many as 66,563 customers (13.2% of the state) without power at once. The next largest (Jan 30 – Feb 3, 2025) peaked at 65,174 customers (High winds).
By EAGLE-I's count, Hawaii customers averaged about 5 hr 4 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2023, at 10 hr 32 min per customer.
Outages peak in August (18% of outage time). Outage time in Hawaii has risen recently: about 6 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 13–14, 2020 | 66,563(13.2%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jan 30 – Feb 3, 2025 | 65,174(12.92%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | May 14–21, 2017 | 62,188(12.33%) | 8 | Wildfire |
| 4 | May 31 – Jun 4, 2017 | 61,267(12.15%) | 5 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 13–17, 2025 | 56,195(11.14%) | 5 | No major storm reported |
| 6 | Mar 8–11, 2023 | 35,221(6.98%) | 4 | High winds |
| 7 | Dec 3–8, 2021 | 33,265(6.6%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 8 | Feb 10–14, 2019 | 32,353(6.42%) | 5 | High winds |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
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.
Hawaii electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Hawaii, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (HI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric (Oahu) | Investor Owned | 310,559 | Not reporting | |
| Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc | Investor Owned | 90,899 | Not reporting | |
| Maui Electric Co Ltd | Investor Owned | 71,962 | Not reporting | |
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | Cooperative | 35,617 | Not reporting | |
| Sunrun Inc. | Behind the Meter | 17,565 | Not reporting | |
| Tesla Inc. | Behind the Meter | 4,738 | Not reporting | |
| SunPower Capital, LLC | Behind the Meter | 1,082 | Not reporting | |
| Spruce Finance | Behind the Meter | 481 | Not reporting | |
| EverBright, LLC | Behind the Meter | 43 | Not reporting | |
| Ahana Renewables, LLC | Behind the Meter | 16 | Not reporting | |
| TerraForm US Energy Services, LLC | Behind the Meter | 6 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Hawaii grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Hawaii customer went 5 hr 35 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Hawaii 15th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 3 hr 22 min. Customers averaged 3.45 interruptions, each lasting about 1 hr 37 min. Over the last five years Hawaii averaged 5 hr 22 min of outages per customer per year (rank 24th).
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| Year | HI SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 152 | 209 |
| 2016 | 109.3 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 254.3 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 198 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 182.1 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 123.8 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | — | 475.8 |
| 2022 | — | 333 |
| 2023 | 248.8 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 382.6 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 335.4 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
Hawaii power outage news
- Hawaii National Guard delivers emergency lifeline to Kauai patients following Storm Outages – Retiree NewsHawaii Department of Defense (.gov) · Oct 30, 7:46 AM EDT
All Hawaii counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 5 Hawaii counties
Hawaii power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Hawaii right now?
No outages are currently reported by participating utilities in Hawaii. Live coverage depends on which utilities share data with DOE ODIN, so if your power is out, report it to your electric company.
How reliable is the power grid in Hawaii?
In 2025, the average Hawaii electricity customer was without power for 5 hr 35 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Hawaii 15th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.936% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Hawaii?
When an outage happened in 2025, Hawaii customers waited an average of 1 hr 37 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 3.45 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Hawaii?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Hawaiian Electric Co Inc, Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc, Maui Electric Co Ltd and others serve the most customers in Hawaii. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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