Kauai County, HI Power Outages
Utilities serving Kauai 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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Kauai County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kauai County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 231 significant power outages in Kauai County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 14–17, 2025) left 56,195 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Hawaii average of 5 hr 4 min. That ranks 2nd of 4 Hawaii counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 119 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kauai County has risen recently: about 11 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 949 customers (2.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 14–17, 2025 | 56,195(100%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 11, 2024 | 27,853(80%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 30, 2021 | 27,831(79.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 19–27, 2019 | 19,589(56.2%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jan 5, 2024 | 16,958(48.7%) | 1 | 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 Kauai County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kauai County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (HI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | Cooperative | 35,617 | 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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Kauai County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kauai County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kauai 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 Kauai County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative provide electric service in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What was the worst power outage in Kauai County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 14–17, 2025. It peaked at 56,195 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Kauai County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 231 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 119 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kauai County, HI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/hawaii/kauai-county