Lake County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Lake County, Oregon by PacifiCorp.
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Lake County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lake County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 75 significant power outages in Lake County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 2–4, 2025) came when a winter storm left 2,351 customers (47.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 22nd of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 51 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lake County has risen recently: about 7 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 13, 2025) affected 165 customers (3.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 2–4, 2025 | 2,351(47.1%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 14, 2024 | 2,343(46.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Jun 22, 2021 | 2,341(46.9%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Oct 31, 2024 | 2,333(46.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 26, 2024 | 2,014(40.3%) | 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 Lake County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lake 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 | |
| Midstate Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,885 | Not reporting | |
| Harney Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,439 | Not reporting | |
| Surprise Valley Electrification | Cooperative | 1,977 | 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
- Power restored to more than 6,000 homes, businesses across Salt Lake CountyKJZZ · Oct 27, 12:16 AM EDT
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Lake County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lake County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lake County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Lake County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Midstate Electric Coop, Inc, Harney Electric Coop, Inc, Surprise Valley Electrification and 1 others provide electric service in Lake County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Lake County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 2–4, 2025. It peaked at 2,351 customers without power (47.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Lake County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 75 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 51 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lake County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/lake-county