Spokane County, WA Power Outages
Utilities serving Spokane 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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Spokane County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Spokane County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 146 significant power outages in Spokane County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 17–26, 2015) came when high winds left 251,333 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 35 min of power per year, less than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 21st of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Spokane County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–19, 2025) affected 27,258 customers (12.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 17–26, 2015 | 251,333(100%) | 10 | High winds |
| 2 | Jan 13–18, 2021 | 48,590(22.4%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Oct 9–10, 2019 | 33,424(15.4%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 17–19, 2025 | 27,258(12.5%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Sep 25–26, 2024 | 25,644(11.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Spokane County?
Electric companies with service territory in Spokane County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | Investor Owned | 277,040 | Not reporting | |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Cooperative | 48,907 | Not reporting | |
| Vera Irrigation District #15 | Political Subdivision | 13,698 | Not reporting | |
| Modern Electric Water Company | Cooperative | 11,299 | Not reporting | |
| City of Cheney - (WA) | Municipal | 6,885 | Not reporting | |
| Kootenai Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 98 | 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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Spokane County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Spokane County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Spokane 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 Spokane County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Avista Corp, Inland Power & Light Company, Vera Irrigation District #15, Modern Electric Water Company and 3 others provide electric service in Spokane County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Spokane County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 17–26, 2015. It peaked at 251,333 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Spokane County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 146 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Spokane County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/spokane-county