California #2 in the Nation Averaging 2.5 Blackouts in March Alone Over Past 5 Years (April is even worse)

California Google searches for "power outage" spiked 190% in the past month. Indeed, California has experienced the 2nd most power outages in March over the past five years compared to all other U.S. states. Amidst California's winter storms, our exclusive study delves into the heart of California's wild weather, uncovering startling trends and crucial insights.
Highlights:

• California averages 2.5 blackouts every March
• California blackouts impact 66,649 Californians per incident on average
• California has endured a staggering 221 power outages over the last 5 years, each lasting an average of 9.03 hours

Access the data: California #2 in the Nation Averaging 2.5 Blackouts in March Alone Over Past 5 Years
Given that California averages 3.4 blackouts in April, your audience may be keen on starting to prepare. In fact, since 2003, California (474), Texas (435), and Washington (262) have faced the most power outages, highlighting a widespread vulnerability across states to extreme weather and infrastructure challenges.

- Pete Freeman
Associate, Digital PR at Fractl​