Gilliam County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Gilliam County, Oregon by PacifiCorp.
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Gilliam County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gilliam County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 23 significant power outages in Gilliam County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 28, 2025) left 567 customers (34.6% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 29th of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gilliam County has risen recently: about 4 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 29, 2025) affected 110 customers (6.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28, 2025 | 567(34.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 3, 2025 | 567(34.6%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Jul 11, 2025 | 567(34.6%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Sep 9–10, 2025 | 551(33.6%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Jul 19, 2025 | 550(33.5%) | 1 | 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 Gilliam County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gilliam 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 | |
| Wasco Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,757 | Not reporting | |
| Columbia Basin Elec Cooperative, Inc | Cooperative | 4,042 | 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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Gilliam County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gilliam County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gilliam County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Gilliam County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Wasco Electric Coop, Inc, Columbia Basin Elec Cooperative, Inc, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Gilliam County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Gilliam County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 28, 2025. It peaked at 567 customers without power (34.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Gilliam County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 23 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gilliam County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/gilliam-county