Baker County, OR Power Outages
Utilities serving Baker County, Oregon don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Baker County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Baker County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 128 significant power outages in Baker County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 26–27, 2023) came when extreme cold left 8,864 customers (87.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 33 min of power per year, less than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 21st of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Baker County has risen recently: about 5 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 1,081 customers (10.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 26–27, 2023 | 8,864(87.8%) | 2 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | Jul 7, 2021 | 8,813(87.3%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Apr 19, 2024 | 8,603(85.2%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Oct 22–23, 2024 | 6,877(68.1%) | 2 | Extreme cold |
| 5 | Feb 27, 2020 | 5,460(54.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Baker County?
Electric companies with service territory in Baker County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Trail El Cons Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 31,805 | Not reporting | |
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 20,312 | Not reporting | |
| Bonneville Power Administration | Federal | 1 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Oregon. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Baker County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Baker County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Baker County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Baker County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oregon Trail El Cons Coop, Inc, Idaho Power Co, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Baker County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Baker County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 26–27, 2023. It peaked at 8,864 customers without power (87.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme cold.
How often does the power go out in Baker County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 128 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 82 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Baker County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/baker-county