Cowlitz County, WA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Cowlitz County, Washington by PacifiCorp.
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Cowlitz County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cowlitz County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 65 significant power outages in Cowlitz County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 17–18, 2025) came when high winds left 12,176 customers (24% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 20 min of power per year, less than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 31st of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% 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 Cowlitz County has risen recently: about 2 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 17–18, 2025 | 12,176(24%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Apr 23–25, 2024 | 7,598(15%) | 3 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Jan 9–15, 2024 | 7,479(14.7%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 26–27, 2024 | 5,113(10.1%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2025 | 3,911(7.7%) | 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 Cowlitz County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz County | Political Subdivision | 54,672 | Not reporting | |
| PUD No 1 of Lewis County - (WA) | Political Subdivision | 36,079 | 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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Cowlitz County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cowlitz County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cowlitz County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Cowlitz County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County, PUD No 1 of Lewis County - (WA), Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Cowlitz County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Cowlitz County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 17–18, 2025. It peaked at 12,176 customers without power (24% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Cowlitz County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 65 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cowlitz County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/cowlitz-county