Whatcom County, WA Power Outages
Utilities serving Whatcom 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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Whatcom County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Whatcom County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 350 significant power outages in Whatcom County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 26 – Sep 3, 2015) came when wildfire conditions left 54,372 customers (95.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 57 min of power per year, more than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 7th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 90 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Whatcom County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 1,062 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 26 – Sep 3, 2015 | 54,372(95.8%) | 9 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Oct 19–22, 2015 | 47,391(83.5%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 10–14, 2016 | 22,878(40.3%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | Oct 13–16, 2016 | 17,687(31.2%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 16–17, 2021 | 17,651(31.1%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
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 Whatcom County?
Electric companies with service territory in Whatcom 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 | |
| City of Blaine - (WA) | Municipal | 3,966 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sumas - (WA) | Municipal | 1,039 | Not reporting | |
| Bonneville Power Administration | Federal | 9 | Not reporting | |
| PUD No 1 of Whatcom County | Political Subdivision | 1 | 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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Whatcom County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Whatcom County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Whatcom 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 Whatcom County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Puget Sound Energy Inc, City of Blaine - (WA), City of Sumas - (WA), Bonneville Power Administration and 1 others provide electric service in Whatcom County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Whatcom County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 26 – Sep 3, 2015. It peaked at 54,372 customers without power (95.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Whatcom County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 350 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 90 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Whatcom County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/whatcom-county