Malheur County, OR Power Outages
Utilities serving Malheur 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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Malheur County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Malheur County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 144 significant power outages in Malheur County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 16, 2020) came when a winter storm left 20,012 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 24 min of power per year, less than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 31st of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Malheur County has risen recently: about 3 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 6, 2025) affected 477 customers (2.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 16, 2020 | 20,012(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 12, 2025 | 4,899(27%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 26–27, 2024 | 4,267(23.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 5, 2025 | 4,100(22.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 20, 2025 | 3,306(18.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Malheur County?
Electric companies with service territory in Malheur County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Local outage news
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Malheur County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Malheur County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Malheur 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 Malheur County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co, Harney Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Malheur County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Malheur County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 16, 2020. It peaked at 20,012 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Malheur County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 144 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 24 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Malheur County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/malheur-county