Washakie County, WY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Washakie County, Wyoming by PacifiCorp.
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Washakie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Washakie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 49 significant power outages in Washakie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 5–6, 2017) came when a winter storm left 2,699 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Wyoming average of 2 hr 19 min. That ranks 2nd of 23 Wyoming counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 139 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Washakie County has risen recently: about 19 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 182 customers (68.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 5–6, 2017 | 2,699(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 19, 2025 | 2,607(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 26–29, 2024 | 1,464(100%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Jul 2–5, 2025 | 1,284(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 19–20, 2025 | 1,221(100%) | 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 Washakie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Washakie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 148,217 | Reporting | |
| High Plains Power Inc | Cooperative | 14,038 | Not reporting | |
| Big Horn Rural Electric Co | Cooperative | 4,136 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 6 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Wyoming. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Washakie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Washakie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Washakie County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Washakie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, High Plains Power Inc, Big Horn Rural Electric Co, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Washakie County, Wyoming.
What was the worst power outage in Washakie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 5–6, 2017. It peaked at 2,699 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Washakie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 49 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 139 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Washakie County, WY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wyoming/washakie-county