Yamhill County, OR Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Yamhill County, Oregon by Portland General Electric Co.
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Yamhill County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Yamhill County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 154 significant power outages in Yamhill County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 7–9, 2017) came when high winds left 11,962 customers (25% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 46 min of power per year, close to the Oregon average of 7 hr 52 min. That ranks 11th of 35 Oregon counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Yamhill County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–20, 2025) affected 7,017 customers (14.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 7–9, 2017 | 11,962(25%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Feb 13–23, 2021 | 9,175(19.1%) | 11 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Sep 8–12, 2020 | 8,946(18.7%) | 5 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Dec 26, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023 | 8,081(16.9%) | 7 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 17–20, 2025 | 7,017(14.6%) | 4 | High winds |
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 Yamhill County?
Electric companies with service territory in Yamhill County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OR) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric (PGE) | Investor Owned | 955,656 | Reporting | |
| Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist | Political Subdivision | 22,615 | Not reporting | |
| City of McMinnville - (OR) | Municipal | 21,029 | 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
No Yamhill County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Yamhill County
McMinnville, Newberg
Nearby counties
Yamhill County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Yamhill County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Yamhill County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Yamhill County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Portland General Electric Co, Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist, City of McMinnville - (OR), West Oregon Electric Coop Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Yamhill County, Oregon.
What was the worst power outage in Yamhill County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 7–9, 2017. It peaked at 11,962 customers without power (25% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Yamhill County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 154 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Yamhill County, OR Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/oregon/yamhill-county