Clatsop CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2017 | 12 hrs | 22,721 (96%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 13, 2017 | 4 hrs | 22,421 (95%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 37 hrs | 17,575 (75%) | High Wind |
| Dec 27, 2022 | 44 hrs | 16,760 (71%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 22, 2017 | 4 hrs | 15,452 (66%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Clatsop County, Oregon that day.
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Clatsop County recorded 419 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clatsop County started November 13, 2017, lasting 12 hours and leaving up to 22,721 customers without power (96% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Clatsop County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clatsop County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oregon
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Clatsop County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wallowa County | D | 26th |
| Multnomah County | D | 29th |
| Tillamook County | D | 20th |
| Lincoln County | F | 19th |
| Yamhill County | D | 32nd |
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 Clatsop County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Clatsop County recorded 419 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Clatsop County's reliability grade?
Clatsop County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clatsop County?
The worst outage on record started November 13, 2017, lasting 12 hours and affecting up to 22,721 customers.