Power Outages Reported in Santa Monica 90403 After Explosion at Montana Avenue Facility

Santa Monica, CA – February 10, 2026 – Social media posts from local residents and observers indicate a possible power outage affecting parts of Santa Monica, particularly in the 90403 ZIP code area near Montana Avenue, at about 11:30 am on February 10th. Power was restored at 12:19 am on February 11th.

Additional user reports on X described witnessing a transformer blow near Montana Avenue and 10th Street as storm conditions intensified, which could have triggered isolated disruptions to electrical service.

Despite these accounts, no widespread or confirmed major outage appears in official channels. Southern California Edison (SCE), the primary utility provider for Santa Monica, shows no active outages or Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the area based on available data. Statewide, California reports only minor outages, with SCE tracking low numbers of affected customers overall (around 1,000–2,000 statewide, representing a tiny fraction of total users).

The region is currently under high wind warnings, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph, conditions that can lead to isolated equipment failures, downed lines, or transformer issues during storms.

Residents experiencing outages are advised to report them directly to SCE via their website or by calling 1-800-611-1911, and to check the utility's outage map with a specific address for the most accurate, real-time information.

No injuries or significant impacts have been reported in connection with the social media mentions, and any disruption appears limited rather than citywide. Updates from official sources or neighbors remain the best way to confirm conditions on individual blocks. he storm system brought heavy rain, winds, and lightning overnight into early February 11, raising risks for localized disruptions, but any impacts from the reported transformer incident appear to have been limited, short-lived, or quickly resolved without widespread reporting.

If you're in the 90403 area (north Santa Monica, near Montana Ave) and still without power, or if conditions have changed on your block:

- Check SCE's outage map directly at outage.sce.com (enter your address for precise status).

- Report issues to SCE at sce.com/outage-center or call 1-800-611-1911.

- Monitor local accounts like @SMObserved, @OurSantaMonica, or weather updates for any new developments.

No injuries, major infrastructure damage, or citywide alerts have been tied to these social media mentions. Th