Hawaii County, HI Power Outages
Utilities serving Hawaii County, Hawaii 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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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
Hawaii County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hawaii County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 153 significant power outages in Hawaii County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2025) came when high winds left 36,430 customers (41.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Hawaii average of 5 hr 4 min. That ranks 3rd of 4 Hawaii counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hawaii County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 30, 2025) affected 1,047 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2025 | 36,430(41.5%) | 7 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 24–29, 2024 | 24,469(27.9%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Dec 5–7, 2021 | 21,327(24.3%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jan 27–31, 2024 | 17,171(19.6%) | 5 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 1–2, 2025 | 14,550(16.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
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 Hawaii County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hawaii County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (HI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc | Investor Owned | 90,899 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Hawaii. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Hawaii County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hawaii County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hawaii 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 Hawaii County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc provide electric service in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What was the worst power outage in Hawaii County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2025. It peaked at 36,430 customers without power (41.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Hawaii County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 153 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hawaii County, HI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/hawaii/hawaii-county