Island County, WA Power Outages
Utilities serving Island 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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Island County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Island County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 188 significant power outages in Island County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 12–14, 2020) came when a winter storm left 48,356 customers (55.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 4th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 39 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Island County has held roughly steady recently: about 14 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 1,673 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 12–14, 2020 | 48,356(55.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jan 13–16, 2021 | 48,278(55.4%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 13–20, 2025 | 47,704(54.7%) | 8 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 14–18, 2024 | 41,350(47.4%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 15–19, 2021 | 39,506(45.3%) | 5 | High winds |
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 Island County?
Electric companies with service territory in Island County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy (PSE) | Investor Owned | 1,258,468 | Not reporting | |
| Snohomish County PUD | Political Subdivision | 390,607 | 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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Island County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Island County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Island 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 Island County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Puget Sound Energy Inc, PUD No 1 of Snohomish County - (WA) provide electric service in Island County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Island County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 12–14, 2020. It peaked at 48,356 customers without power (55.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Island County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 188 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 39 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Island County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/island-county