Washington County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 18 customers in Washington County, Oregon were without power, reported by Portland General Electric Co. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co | 18 |
Weather alerts
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Washington County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Washington County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 126 significant power outages in Washington County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 7–9, 2017) came when high winds left 69,448 customers (25.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 59 min of power per year, less than the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 24th of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 10 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Washington County has risen recently: about 4 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 26,557 customers (9.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 7–9, 2017 | 69,448(25.9%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 27–29, 2022 | 40,396(15%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 11–13, 2014 | 40,174(15%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Jan 9–19, 2024 | 36,672(13.7%) | 11 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Feb 12–18, 2021 | 29,747(11.1%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
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 Washington County?
Electric companies with service territory in Washington County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric (PGE) | Investor Owned | 955,656 | 18 out | |
| City of Forest Grove | Municipal | 11,580 | Not reporting | |
| West Oregon Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 4,620 | 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
- Oregon highway traffic returns to normal after power pole fire; Washington County public transit still affectOregonLive.com · Oct 28, 11:42 AM EDT
Cities in Washington County
Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Forest Grove, Sherwood, Cornelius
Nearby counties
Washington County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Washington County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 18 customers in Washington County were without power according to Portland General Electric Co. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Washington County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Portland General Electric Co, City of Forest Grove, West Oregon Electric Coop Inc, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Washington County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 7–9, 2017. It peaked at 69,448 customers without power (25.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Washington County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 126 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 10 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Washington County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/washington-county