Douglas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 hrs | 13,503 (20%) | Wildfire |
| Dec 14, 2018 | 23 hrs | 13,342 (20%) | High Wind |
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).
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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 |
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.