Harney CountyPower Outage History
2018–2025 · Oregon
Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 hrs | 2,554 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 2, 2020 | 1 hrs | 2,438 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 9 hrs | 1,186 (19%) | Heavy Snow |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 3 hrs | 1,008 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 1 hrs | 1,005 (16%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 8 years from 2018 to 2025, Harney County recorded 77 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Harney County started January 17, 2022, lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 2,554 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
March has historically been the worst month for outages in Harney County, with 11 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Harney County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 94th 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 Harney County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wasco County | A | 93rd |
| Deschutes County | A | 87th |
| Malheur County | A | 83rd |
| Hood River County | A | 82nd |
| Morrow County | A | 81st |
Most reliable counties in Oregon
The top 3 counties in Oregon by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Harney County | A | 94th |
| Wasco County | A | 93rd |
| Deschutes County | A | 87th |
Least reliable counties in Oregon
The bottom 3 counties in Oregon by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas County | F | 8th |
| Marion County | F | 12th |
| Lincoln County | F | 19th |
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 Harney County?
Between 2018 and 2025, Harney County recorded 77 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Harney County's reliability grade?
Harney County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 94th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Harney County?
The worst outage on record started January 17, 2022, lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 2,554 customers.