Power Outage in San Mateo, CA

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Last report: February 12, 2025

Here's How to Report Power Outage in San Mateo

To report a power outage in San Mateo, California, located in San Mateo County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 94401, 94402, 94403, 94404, 94497.

Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in San Mateo County

Heavy Rain. This powerful rainstorm overwhelmed pipes and manholes in San Mateo, San Carlos and Millbrae causing over 127,000 gallons of untreated sewage to flow into the streets and creeks. Over 55,000 gallons made it all the way to the San Francisco Bay.

October 13, 2009

An approaching Eastern Pacific storm produced strong wind and heavy rain behind the warm front as it moved through the San Francisco Bay Area. Over 61,000 Bay Area customers lost power between 3 a.m. and 4 p.m.

February 16, 2009

A strong offshore wind event produced a 60 knot (69 mph) wind gust at the Pillar Point Coast Guard Station in San Mateo County. Numerous power outages were reported across the area.

November 20, 2004

Large and powerful winter storm produced intense rain rates in Daly City, sending floodwaters up to 4 feet in some neighborhoods.

February 25, 2004

Large Redwood tree was blown onto house in Sebastopol causing major damage.Wind dmage metal rofing on the road , large trees downed, power lines down.

December 31, 2002

Power Outage Related Posts on X from San Mateo, California

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@HillsboroughPD - March 16, 2023 04:58

@bayareaavgeek And I have a history test and Spanish presentation tomorrow too, so this power outage might be saving my life

@theGiantshurtme - March 16, 2023 02:55

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@SBBeacon - March 16, 2023 00:58

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@SBBeacon - March 16, 2023 00:42

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@SBBeacon - March 15, 2023 19:41