Josephine County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Josephine County, Oregon by PacifiCorp.
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Josephine County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Josephine County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 239 significant power outages in Josephine County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 22, 2021) left 44,152 customers (90.1% 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 7 hr 58 min of power per year, close to the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 10th of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Josephine County has risen recently: about 9 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 5,450 customers (11.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 22, 2021 | 44,152(90.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jan 27, 2021 | 43,968(89.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 18–19, 2018 | 42,716(87.2%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Nov 14, 2018 | 29,030(59.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 18, 2018 | 25,394(51.8%) | 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 Josephine County?
Electric companies with service territory in Josephine 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 |
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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Josephine County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Josephine County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Josephine County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Josephine County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp provide electric service in Josephine County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Josephine County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 22, 2021. It peaked at 44,152 customers without power (90.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Josephine County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 239 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Josephine County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/josephine-county