Wasco County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Wasco County, Oregon by PacifiCorp.
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Wasco County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wasco County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 23 significant power outages in Wasco County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 25–26, 2019) came when hail and lightning left 2,250 customers (16.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 2 min of power per year, less than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 33rd of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wasco County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Apr 20, 2025) affected 720 customers (5.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 25–26, 2019 | 2,250(16.8%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Feb 28, 2019 | 2,232(16.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Sep 24, 2019 | 1,220(9.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 20, 2025 | 720(5.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 22–24, 2024 | 710(5.3%) | 3 | Wildfire |
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 Wasco County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wasco 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 | |
| Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR) | Cooperative | 39,740 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Wasco County PUD - (OR) | Political Subdivision | 10,740 | Not reporting | |
| Wasco Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,757 | 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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Wasco County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wasco County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wasco County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Wasco County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR), Northern Wasco County PUD - (OR), Wasco Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Wasco County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Wasco County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 25–26, 2019. It peaked at 2,250 customers without power (16.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Wasco County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 23 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wasco County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/wasco-county