Pend Oreille County, WA Power Outages
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Pend Oreille County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pend Oreille County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 122 significant power outages in Pend Oreille County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 8–9, 2019) came when wildfire conditions left 3,465 customers (37.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 16th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 61 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pend Oreille County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–19, 2025) affected 2,526 customers (27%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 8–9, 2019 | 3,465(37.1%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Sep 7–11, 2020 | 2,932(31.4%) | 5 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Dec 14–19, 2025 | 2,526(27%) | 6 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 16–17, 2025 | 2,279(24.4%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 6–11, 2025 | 2,228(23.8%) | 6 | 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 Pend Oreille County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pend Oreille County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | Investor Owned | 277,040 | Not reporting | |
| PUD No 1 of Pend Oreille County - (WA) | Political Subdivision | 10,193 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Lights, Inc | Cooperative | 18 | 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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Pend Oreille County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pend Oreille County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Avista Corp, PUD No 1 of Pend Oreille County - (WA), Northern Lights, Inc, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Pend Oreille County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Pend Oreille County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 8–9, 2019. It peaked at 3,465 customers without power (37.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Pend Oreille County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 122 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pend Oreille County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/pend-oreille-county