Polk County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Polk County, Oregon by Portland General Electric Co or PacifiCorp.
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Polk County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Polk County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 160 significant power outages in Polk County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 12–23, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 23,943 customers (75.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 57 min of power per year, more than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 7th of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 53% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Polk County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–19, 2025) affected 8,970 customers (28.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 12–23, 2021 | 23,943(75.3%) | 12 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Mar 2, 2021 | 15,920(50.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 10, 2022 | 15,895(50%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Feb 3–5, 2024 | 10,951(34.4%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 16, 2020 | 10,496(33%) | 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 Polk County?
Electric companies with service territory in Polk 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 | Reporting | |
| Consumers Power, Inc | Cooperative | 24,001 | Not reporting | |
| Salem Electric - (OR) | Cooperative | 20,981 | Not reporting | |
| City of Monmouth - (OR) | Municipal | 4,974 | 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.
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Polk County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Polk County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Polk County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Polk County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Portland General Electric Co, PacifiCorp, Consumers Power, Inc, Salem Electric - (OR) and 2 others provide electric service in Polk County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Polk County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 12–23, 2021. It peaked at 23,943 customers without power (75.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Polk County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 160 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Polk County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/polk-county