Harney County, OR Power Outages
Utilities serving Harney 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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Harney County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Harney County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 48 significant power outages in Harney County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 17–19, 2022) left 2,554 customers (45.6% 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 1 hr of power per year, less than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 34th of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Harney County has risen recently: about 1 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 11, 2025) affected 226 customers (4%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 17–19, 2022 | 2,554(45.6%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 2, 2020 | 2,438(43.5%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Dec 27, 2024 | 1,186(21.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 21, 2024 | 1,008(18%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 18, 2023 | 1,005(17.9%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Harney County?
Electric companies with service territory in Harney 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 | |
| Harney Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,439 | 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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Harney County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Harney County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Harney 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 Harney County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Oregon Trail El Cons Coop, Inc, Idaho Power Co, Harney Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Harney County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Harney County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 17–19, 2022. It peaked at 2,554 customers without power (45.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Harney County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 48 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Harney County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/harney-county