Clatsop County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Oregon
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.