Linn County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Linn County, Oregon by PacifiCorp.
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Linn County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Linn County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 223 significant power outages in Linn County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 17–19, 2025) came when high winds left 16,186 customers (23% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 52 min of power per year, close to the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 12th of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 41 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Linn County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 1,338 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 17–19, 2025 | 16,186(23%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Sep 8–14, 2020 | 15,795(22.4%) | 7 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Sep 18, 2021 | 15,599(22.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Nov 7, 2022 | 11,259(16%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 31, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025 | 11,165(15.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Linn County?
Electric companies with service territory in Linn 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 | |
| Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR) | Cooperative | 39,740 | Not reporting | |
| Consumers Power, Inc | Cooperative | 24,001 | Not reporting | |
| Emerald People's Utility Dist | Political Subdivision | 22,910 | 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
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Cities in Linn County
Albany, Lebanon
Nearby counties
Linn County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Linn County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Linn County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Linn County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR), Consumers Power, Inc, Emerald People's Utility Dist and 1 others provide electric service in Linn County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Linn County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 17–19, 2025. It peaked at 16,186 customers without power (23% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Linn County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 223 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 41 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Linn County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/linn-county