Josephine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2021 | 1 hrs | 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 hrs | 25,394 (51%) | Wildfire |
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 1 hours 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).
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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 |
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 1 hours and affecting up to 44,152 customers.