Whitman County, WA Power Outages
Utilities serving Whitman 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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Whitman County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Whitman County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 128 significant power outages in Whitman County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 17–21, 2015) came when high winds left 16,959 customers (35.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 2 min of power per year, less than the Washington average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 29th of 37 Washington counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 10 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Whitman County has risen recently: about 2 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–21, 2025) affected 5,825 customers (12.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 17–21, 2015 | 16,959(35.8%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 17–21, 2025 | 5,825(12.3%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 30, 2023 | 3,807(8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 26, 2019 | 3,724(7.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 8, 2015 | 3,211(6.8%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Whitman County?
Electric companies with service territory in Whitman 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 | |
| Big Bend Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 10,977 | Not reporting | |
| Clearwater Power Company | Cooperative | 1,057 | 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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Whitman County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Whitman County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Whitman 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 Whitman County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Avista Corp, Inland Power & Light Company, Big Bend Electric Coop, Inc, Clearwater Power Company provide electric service in Whitman County, Washington.
What was the worst power outage in Whitman County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 17–21, 2015. It peaked at 16,959 customers without power (35.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Whitman County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 128 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 10 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Whitman County, WA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/washington/whitman-county