Baker County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Oregon
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2023 | 5 hrs | 8,864 (86%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 3 hrs | 8,813 (85%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 1 hrs | 8,603 (83%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 13 hrs | 6,877 (66%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 27, 2020 | 1 hrs | 5,460 (53%) | High Wind |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Baker County recorded 265 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Baker County started November 26, 2023, lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 8,864 customers without power (86% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Baker County, with 32 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Baker County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Oregon
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Baker County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Klamath County | C | 59th |
| Curry County | B | 61st |
| Crook County | B | 63rd |
| Sherman County | C | 56th |
| Benton County | B | 64th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Baker County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Baker County recorded 265 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Baker County's reliability grade?
Baker County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Baker County?
The worst outage on record started November 26, 2023, lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 8,864 customers.