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Tacoma power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code
This is a Tacoma power outage map near you — centered at lat 47.2529, lng -122.4443 (the heart of Tacoma) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Tacoma zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.
For a wider regional view (statewide), see the Washington power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.
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Latest power outage update near you in Tacoma
For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is Tacoma Public Utilities’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.
Open Tacoma Public Utilities live outage mapFor push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to Tacoma Public Utilities’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.
Community reports from Tacoma residents
Active power outages right now
The most recent active outages reported across the USA.
No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.
Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.
Report your outage in Tacoma
Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call Tacoma Public Utilities directly — reporting here is supplementary.
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Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.
Who to call for an outage in Tacoma
The utility that owns the poles & wires in Tacoma is Tacoma Public Utilities. Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.
Tacoma Public Utilities
All utilities serving Washington
Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Most of western Washington — Bellevue, Kent, Renton, Federal Way, Bremerton.
1-888-225-5773Are Tacoma residents eligible for compensation?
Tacoma sits in Washington, so the rules that apply to your outage are Washington’s. UTC oversight. Puget Sound Energy and other utilities accept food spoilage claims with documentation.
Your Tacoma eligibility right now
Outage 24+ hours: file a spoilage claim within 30 days.
For Tacoma addresses: file the claim directly with Tacoma Public Utilities (outage line 253-502-8000) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.
Quick checklist for your Tacoma claim:
- Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
- Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
- Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
- File within 30 days through Tacoma Public Utilities's claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.
Renters in Tacoma: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For Washington-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the Washington compensation page.