Umatilla County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Umatilla County, Oregon by PacifiCorp.
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Umatilla County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Umatilla County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 211 significant power outages in Umatilla County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 23, 2019) left 14,054 customers (32.5% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 55 min of power per year, less than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 25th of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% 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 Umatilla County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 2,591 customers (6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 23, 2019 | 14,054(32.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 13–16, 2018 | 13,365(30.9%) | 4 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Feb 17–20, 2018 | 12,763(29.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Aug 9, 2021 | 12,339(28.5%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | May 30 – Jun 3, 2020 | 8,251(19.1%) | 5 | 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 Umatilla County?
Electric companies with service territory in Umatilla 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 | |
| Umatilla Electric Coop Assn | Cooperative | 17,097 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hermiston | Municipal | 5,648 | Not reporting | |
| City of Milton-Freewater- (OR) | Municipal | 4,423 | Not reporting | |
| Columbia Basin Elec Cooperative, Inc | Cooperative | 4,042 | Not reporting | |
| Columbia Power Coop Assn Inc - (OR) | Cooperative | 2,022 | Not reporting | |
| Columbia Rural Elec Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 126 | 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 Umatilla County
Hermiston, Pendleton
Nearby counties
Umatilla County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Umatilla County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Umatilla County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Umatilla County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Umatilla Electric Coop Assn, City of Hermiston, City of Milton-Freewater- (OR) and 4 others provide electric service in Umatilla County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Umatilla County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 23, 2019. It peaked at 14,054 customers without power (32.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Umatilla County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 211 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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