Columbia County, WA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Columbia County, Washington by PacifiCorp.
Columbia County on the Washington outage map
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Current outages
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Columbia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Columbia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 121 significant power outages in Columbia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 19–20, 2020) came when flooding left 2,042 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 26 min of power per year, close to the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 18th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 59 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Columbia County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–20, 2025) affected 397 customers (20.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 19–20, 2020 | 2,042(100%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jan 5, 2018 | 2,041(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 7–9, 2022 | 2,010(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Oct 14–15, 2019 | 1,391(71%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 7–8, 2020 | 1,118(57%) | 2 | 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 Columbia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Columbia 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 | |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Cooperative | 48,907 | Not reporting | |
| Columbia Rural Elec Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 6,751 | 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
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Columbia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Columbia County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Columbia County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Columbia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Inland Power & Light Company, Columbia Rural Elec Assn, Inc provide electric service in Columbia County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Columbia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 19–20, 2020. It peaked at 2,042 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Columbia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 121 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 59 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Columbia County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/columbia-county