Adams County, WA Power Outages
Utilities serving Adams County, Washington don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Adams County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Adams County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 86 significant power outages in Adams County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 9, 2016) left 2,585 customers (17.3% 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 1 hr 29 min of power per year, less than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 30th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Adams County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 205 customers (1.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 9, 2016 | 2,585(17.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 7, 2015 | 2,575(17.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 18, 2021 | 2,054(13.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 31, 2021 | 1,618(10.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Feb 23–24, 2020 | 1,462(9.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Adams County?
Electric companies with service territory in Adams County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | Investor Owned | 277,040 | Not reporting | |
| PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA) | Political Subdivision | 57,382 | Not reporting | |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Cooperative | 48,907 | Not reporting | |
| Big Bend Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 10,977 | Not reporting | |
| Bonneville Power Administration | Federal | 9 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Washington. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Adams County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Adams County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Adams County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Adams County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Avista Corp, PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA), Inland Power & Light Company, Big Bend Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Adams County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Adams County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 9, 2016. It peaked at 2,585 customers without power (17.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Adams County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 86 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Adams County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/adams-county