Thousands of SMUD customers across Sacramento lose power amid thunderstorms
By Nijzel Dotson
Published on April 12, 2026.
Thousands of SMUD customers in Sacramento are without power due to thunderous weather conditions. Over 28,000 customers are affected by these conditions. The most affected areas include the Arden and Florin area, with over 17,000 people without power as of 7:30 p.m. The outage is not yet identified as an explanation for the cause.
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