Deschutes County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Deschutes County, Oregon by PacifiCorp.
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Deschutes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Deschutes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 115 significant power outages in Deschutes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 8, 2025) came when wildfire conditions left 38,705 customers (27.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 55 min of power per year, less than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 32nd of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Deschutes County has risen recently: about 2 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 2,149 customers (1.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 8, 2025 | 38,705(27.4%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Aug 9–11, 2022 | 34,638(24.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 12, 2023 | 18,382(13%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 6, 2024 | 17,532(12.4%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Aug 1–3, 2024 | 14,164(10%) | 3 | Wildfire |
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 Deschutes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Deschutes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 645,587 | Reporting | |
| Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR) | Cooperative | 39,740 | Not reporting | |
| Midstate Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,885 | Not reporting | |
| Harney Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,439 | 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Deschutes County
Bend, Redmond
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Deschutes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Deschutes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Deschutes County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Deschutes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR), Midstate Electric Coop, Inc, Harney Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Deschutes County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Deschutes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 8, 2025. It peaked at 38,705 customers without power (27.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Deschutes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 115 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 15 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Deschutes County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/deschutes-county