Deschutes County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Oregon
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | 1 hrs | 38,705 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 9, 2022 | 2 hrs | 34,638 (24%) | Excessive Heat |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 4 hrs | 18,382 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 4 hrs | 17,532 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 7 hrs | 14,164 (10%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Deschutes County recorded 548 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Deschutes County started September 8, 2025, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 38,705 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Deschutes County, with 91 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Deschutes County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 87th 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 Deschutes County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Malheur County | A | 83rd |
| Hood River County | A | 82nd |
| Wasco County | A | 93rd |
| Morrow County | A | 81st |
| Harney County | A | 94th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Deschutes County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Deschutes County recorded 548 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Deschutes County's reliability grade?
Deschutes County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 87th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Deschutes County?
The worst outage on record started September 8, 2025, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 38,705 customers.