Hood River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | 39 hrs | 8,293 (70%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 0 hrs | 8,175 (69%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 13, 2020 | 3 hrs | 7,933 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 17, 2017 | 2 hrs | 7,710 (65%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 3 hrs | 7,278 (61%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Hood River County recorded 186 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hood River County started December 17, 2025, lasting 39 hours and leaving up to 8,293 customers without power (70% of the county) at its peak.
January has historically been the worst month for outages in Hood River County, with 27 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hood River County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 82nd 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 Hood River County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Morrow County | A | 81st |
| Malheur County | A | 83rd |
| Deschutes County | A | 87th |
| Gilliam County | B | 77th |
| Union County | B | 74th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hood River County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Hood River County recorded 186 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Hood River County's reliability grade?
Hood River County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 82nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hood River County?
The worst outage on record started December 17, 2025, lasting 39 hours and affecting up to 8,293 customers.