Baker CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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.