Douglas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2025 | 6 hrs | 35,780 (54%) | Sneakerwave |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 194 hrs | 34,370 (51%) | Frost/Freeze |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 1 hrs | 32,208 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 17, 2024 | <1 hr | 13,503 (20%) | Wildfire |
| Dec 14, 2018 | 23 hrs | 13,342 (20%) | High Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Douglas County, Oregon that day.
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Douglas County recorded 625 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Douglas County started January 21, 2025 (Sneakerwave), lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 35,780 customers without power (54% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Douglas County, with 122 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Douglas County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oregon
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Douglas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | D | 37th |
| Josephine County | D | 38th |
| Yamhill County | D | 32nd |
| Multnomah County | D | 29th |
| Wallowa County | D | 26th |
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 Douglas County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Douglas County recorded 625 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Douglas County's reliability grade?
Douglas County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Douglas County?
The worst outage on record started January 21, 2025 (Sneakerwave), lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 35,780 customers.