Stevens County, WA Power Outages
Utilities serving Stevens 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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Stevens County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Stevens County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 380 significant power outages in Stevens County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 15–19, 2015) came when wildfire conditions left 11,546 customers (37.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 30 min of power per year, more than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 6th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 84 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Stevens County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–19, 2025) affected 9,427 customers (30.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 15–19, 2015 | 11,546(37.6%) | 5 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Mar 28–29, 2021 | 10,771(35.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 6, 2015 | 10,581(34.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 17–19, 2025 | 9,427(30.7%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 3, 2015 | 7,244(23.6%) | 1 | Wildfire |
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 Stevens County?
Electric companies with service territory in Stevens 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 | |
| City of Chewelah | Municipal | 1,373 | 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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Stevens County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Stevens County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Stevens 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 Stevens County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Avista Corp, Inland Power & Light Company, City of Chewelah, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Stevens County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Stevens County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 15–19, 2015. It peaked at 11,546 customers without power (37.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Stevens County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 380 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 84 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. "Stevens County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/stevens-county