Chelan County, WA Power Outages
Utilities serving Chelan 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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Chelan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chelan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 61 significant power outages in Chelan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 10–13, 2025) came when flooding left 14,176 customers (28.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 25 min of power per year, less than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 25th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 59% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 16 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chelan County has risen recently: about 4 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 3,812 customers (7.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 10–13, 2025 | 14,176(28.1%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 2 | Dec 17–19, 2025 | 6,972(13.8%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 26, 2024 | 5,884(11.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 8, 2024 | 4,427(8.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 9, 2025 | 3,834(7.6%) | 1 | 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 Chelan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chelan County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Chelan County - (WA) | Political Subdivision | 51,646 | 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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Chelan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chelan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chelan 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 Chelan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PUD No 1 of Chelan County - (WA), Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Chelan County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Chelan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 10–13, 2025. It peaked at 14,176 customers without power (28.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Chelan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 61 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 16 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chelan County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/chelan-county