Sherman County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Sherman County, Oregon by PacifiCorp.
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Sherman County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sherman County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 34 significant power outages in Sherman County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 5, 2025) came when wildfire conditions left 1,025 customers (73% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 42 min of power per year, less than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 14th of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sherman County has risen recently: about 6 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 22, 2025) affected 52 customers (3.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 5, 2025 | 1,025(73%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Aug 23, 2025 | 1,022(72.8%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Aug 26, 2025 | 1,022(72.8%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | May 28, 2025 | 1,019(72.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 26, 2023 | 1,006(71.7%) | 1 | Ice 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 Sherman County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sherman 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 | |
| Wasco Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,757 | Not reporting | |
| Columbia Basin Elec Cooperative, Inc | Cooperative | 4,042 | 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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Sherman County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sherman County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sherman County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Sherman County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Wasco Electric Coop, Inc, Columbia Basin Elec Cooperative, Inc, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Sherman County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Sherman County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 5, 2025. It peaked at 1,025 customers without power (73% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Sherman County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 34 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sherman County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/sherman-county