Marion County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 1 customers in Marion County, Oregon were without power, reported by PacifiCorp. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | 1 |
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Marion County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marion County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 244 significant power outages in Marion County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11–27, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 117,645 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 21 hr 3 min of power per year, more than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 1st of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 67% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 45 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marion County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 34 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–19, 2025) affected 51,158 customers (50.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11–27, 2021 | 117,645(100%) | 17 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Dec 17–19, 2025 | 51,158(50.1%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 27–29, 2022 | 20,242(19.8%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 7–9, 2017 | 19,325(18.9%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 25–26, 2025 | 16,635(16.3%) | 2 | 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 Marion County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marion County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric (PGE) | Investor Owned | 955,656 | Reporting | |
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 645,587 | 1 out | |
| Consumers Power, Inc | Cooperative | 24,001 | Not reporting | |
| Salem Electric - (OR) | Cooperative | 20,981 | 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
No Marion County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Marion County
Salem, Keizer, Woodburn
Nearby counties
Marion County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marion County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 1 customers in Marion County were without power according to PacifiCorp. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Marion County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Portland General Electric Co, PacifiCorp, Consumers Power, Inc, Salem Electric - (OR) and 1 others provide electric service in Marion County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11–27, 2021. It peaked at 117,645 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Marion County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 244 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 45 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marion County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/marion-county