Skagit County, WA Power Outages
Utilities serving Skagit 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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Skagit County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Skagit County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 296 significant power outages in Skagit County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 21–22, 2015) left 22,570 customers (36.3% 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 8 hr 40 min of power per year, more than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 13th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 45 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Skagit County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,503 customers (2.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 21–22, 2015 | 22,570(36.3%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2015 | 22,502(36.2%) | 7 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Jan 13–17, 2021 | 21,175(34%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | Oct 25–26, 2025 | 14,649(23.5%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 15–19, 2025 | 13,754(22.1%) | 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 Skagit County?
Electric companies with service territory in Skagit 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 | |
| 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 Skagit County
Mount Vernon, Anacortes
Nearby counties
Skagit County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Skagit County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Skagit 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 Skagit County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Puget Sound Energy Inc, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Skagit County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Skagit County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 21–22, 2015. It peaked at 22,570 customers without power (36.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Skagit County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 296 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 45 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Skagit County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/skagit-county