Kittitas County, WA Power Outages
Utilities serving Kittitas 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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Kittitas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kittitas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 193 significant power outages in Kittitas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 16, 2023) came when extreme heat left 10,749 customers (51.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 14th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 98 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kittitas County has risen recently: about 9 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–20, 2025) affected 6,665 customers (31.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 16, 2023 | 10,749(51.1%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 2 | Oct 13–16, 2020 | 8,930(42.4%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Oct 25, 2024 | 8,531(40.5%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Jan 9–11, 2024 | 8,394(39.9%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 17–20, 2025 | 6,665(31.7%) | 4 | 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 Kittitas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kittitas 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 | |
| PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA) | Political Subdivision | 57,382 | Not reporting | |
| PUD No 1 of Chelan County - (WA) | Political Subdivision | 51,646 | Not reporting | |
| City of Ellensburg - (WA) | Municipal | 10,453 | Not reporting | |
| PUD No 1 of Kittitas County | Political Subdivision | 4,029 | 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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Kittitas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kittitas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kittitas 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 Kittitas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Puget Sound Energy Inc, PUD No 2 of Grant County - (WA), PUD No 1 of Chelan County - (WA), City of Ellensburg - (WA) and 2 others provide electric service in Kittitas County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Kittitas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 16, 2023. It peaked at 10,749 customers without power (51.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme heat.
How often does the power go out in Kittitas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 193 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 98 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kittitas County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/kittitas-county