Josephine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2021 | <1 hr | 44,152 (89%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 6 hrs | 43,968 (89%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 1 hrs | 42,716 (86%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 14, 2018 | 1 hrs | 29,030 (59%) | Wildfire |
| Sep 18, 2018 | <1 hr | 25,394 (51%) | Wildfire |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Josephine County, Oregon that day.
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Josephine County recorded 728 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Josephine County started September 22, 2021, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 44,152 customers without power (89% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Josephine County, with 125 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Josephine County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oregon
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Josephine County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | D | 37th |
| Douglas County | D | 35th |
| Yamhill County | D | 32nd |
| Linn County | C | 46th |
| Multnomah County | D | 29th |
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 Josephine County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Josephine County recorded 728 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Josephine County's reliability grade?
Josephine County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Josephine County?
The worst outage on record started September 22, 2021, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 44,152 customers.