Pierce County, WA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 12 customers in Pierce County, Washington were without power, reported by Puget Sound Energy Inc and Tanner Electric Coop. Estimated restoration: Dec 31, 7:03 PM GMT-4:56:02.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy Inc | 10 |
| Tanner Electric Coop | 2 |
Weather alerts
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Pierce County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pierce County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 285 significant power outages in Pierce County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 13–16, 2021) came when high winds left 107,403 customers (56.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 9th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pierce County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 2,005 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 13–16, 2021 | 107,403(56.4%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Oct 25–27, 2025 | 86,311(45.4%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 16–19, 2025 | 83,411(43.8%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Nov 15, 2023 | 57,100(30%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 18–19, 2021 | 55,715(29.3%) | 2 | 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 Pierce County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pierce 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 | |
| Tacoma Power (Tacoma Public Utilities) | Municipal | 200,438 | Not reporting | |
| PUD No 3 of Mason County | Political Subdivision | 37,168 | Not reporting | |
| PUD No 1 of Lewis County - (WA) | Political Subdivision | 36,079 | Not reporting | |
| Peninsula Light Company | Cooperative | 35,767 | Not reporting | |
| Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Co | Cooperative | 16,331 | Not reporting | |
| Lakeview Light & Power | Cooperative | 10,552 | Not reporting | |
| Tanner Electric Coop | Cooperative | 5,535 | 2 out | |
| Ohop Mutual Light Company, Inc | Cooperative | 5,072 | Not reporting | |
| Parkland Light & Water Company | Cooperative | 4,608 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Steilacoom | Municipal | 3,888 | Not reporting | |
| City of Milton - (WA) | Municipal | 3,643 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Eatonville - (WA) | Municipal | 1,304 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Ruston - (WA) | Municipal | 640 | 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Pierce County
Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, University Place, Bonney Lake
Nearby counties
Pierce County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pierce County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 12 customers in Pierce County were without power according to Puget Sound Energy Inc. The latest estimated restoration time is Dec 31, 7:03 PM GMT-4:56:02.
Which electric company serves Pierce County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Puget Sound Energy Inc, City of Tacoma - (WA), PUD No 3 of Mason County, PUD No 1 of Lewis County - (WA) and 11 others provide electric service in Pierce County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Pierce County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 13–16, 2021. It peaked at 107,403 customers without power (56.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Pierce County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 285 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pierce County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/pierce-county