Benton County, WA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Benton County, Washington by PacifiCorp.
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Benton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Benton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 66 significant power outages in Benton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 21, 2023) came when a winter storm left 17,777 customers (22.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 7 min of power per year, less than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 32nd of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Benton County has risen recently: about 1 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 2,548 customers (3.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 21, 2023 | 17,777(22.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 30, 2022 | 11,998(14.9%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Aug 28, 2023 | 10,813(13.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 13–14, 2023 | 7,794(9.7%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Feb 9, 2022 | 7,616(9.5%) | 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 Benton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Benton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 140,273 | Reporting | |
| PUD No 1 of Benton County | Political Subdivision | 58,679 | Not reporting | |
| City of Richland - (WA) | Municipal | 28,306 | Not reporting | |
| Benton Rural Electric Assn | Cooperative | 16,915 | Not reporting | |
| PUD No 1 of Klickitat County | Political Subdivision | 14,344 | 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.
Local outage news
No Benton County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Benton County
Kennewick, Richland, West Richland
Nearby counties
Benton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Benton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Benton County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Benton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, PUD No 1 of Benton County, City of Richland - (WA), Benton Rural Electric Assn and 2 others provide electric service in Benton County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Benton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 21, 2023. It peaked at 17,777 customers without power (22.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Benton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 66 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 15 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Benton County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/benton-county