Jefferson County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, 1 customers in Jefferson County, Oregon were without power, reported by PacifiCorp. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 3:30 AM EST.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | 1 |
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Jefferson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jefferson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 130 significant power outages in Jefferson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 1, 2025) came when flooding left 10,920 customers (68.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 18th of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 107 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jefferson County has risen recently: about 6 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 1,295 customers (8.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 1, 2025 | 10,920(68.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Dec 11–12, 2022 | 8,569(53.5%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 13, 2018 | 5,145(32.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 30 – Jun 2, 2020 | 4,761(29.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 13, 2020 | 4,223(26.4%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Jefferson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jefferson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 645,587 | 1 out | |
| Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR) | Cooperative | 39,740 | Not reporting | |
| Wasco Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,757 | 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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Jefferson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jefferson County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, 1 customers in Jefferson County were without power according to PacifiCorp. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 3:30 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Jefferson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR), Wasco Electric Coop, Inc, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Jefferson County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Jefferson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 1, 2025. It peaked at 10,920 customers without power (68.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Jefferson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 130 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 107 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jefferson County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/jefferson-county