Franklin County, WA Power Outages
Utilities serving Franklin 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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Franklin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Franklin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 9 significant power outages in Franklin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 24, 2019) left 2,026 customers (6.2% 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 17 min of power per year, less than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 36th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 1 day in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Franklin County has fallen recently: about 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 18, 2021) affected 544 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 24, 2019 | 2,026(6.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 10, 2019 | 1,417(4.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Feb 23–24, 2020 | 1,403(4.3%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 27, 2020 | 919(2.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 27–28, 2019 | 600(1.8%) | 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 Franklin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Franklin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Power & Light Company | Cooperative | 48,907 | Not reporting | |
| PUD No 1 of Franklin County | Political Subdivision | 35,130 | 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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Franklin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Franklin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Franklin 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 Franklin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Inland Power & Light Company, PUD No 1 of Franklin County, Big Bend Electric Coop, Inc, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Franklin County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 24, 2019. It peaked at 2,026 customers without power (6.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Franklin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 9 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 min of power per year, and on 1 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Franklin County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/franklin-county