Wallowa County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Wallowa County, Oregon by PacifiCorp.
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Wallowa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wallowa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 197 significant power outages in Wallowa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 18–20, 2025) left 5,599 customers (100% 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 13 hr 18 min of power per year, more than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 4th of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 127 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wallowa County has risen recently: about 21 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–21, 2025) affected 344 customers (8.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 18–20, 2025 | 5,599(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 19–21, 2024 | 5,544(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 22 – Aug 4, 2024 | 5,541(100%) | 14 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 14, 2024 | 5,476(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 31, 2023 | 5,466(100%) | 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 Wallowa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wallowa 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 | |
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 20,312 | Not reporting | |
| Clearwater Power Company | Cooperative | 178 | 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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Wallowa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wallowa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wallowa County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Wallowa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Idaho Power Co, Clearwater Power Company provide electric service in Wallowa County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Wallowa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 18–20, 2025. It peaked at 5,599 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Wallowa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 197 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 127 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wallowa County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/wallowa-county