Klamath CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1 hrs | 31,042 (77%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 30, 2023 | 3 hrs | 21,109 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 15, 2018 | <1 hr | 14,117 (35%) | Wildfire |
| Feb 2, 2025 | 98 hrs | 10,709 (27%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1 hrs | 8,182 (20%) | Wildfire |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Klamath County, Oregon that day.
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Klamath County recorded 634 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Klamath County started June 6, 2022, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 31,042 customers without power (77% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Klamath County, with 116 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Klamath County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oregon
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Klamath County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Baker County | C | 60th |
| Curry County | B | 61st |
| Sherman County | C | 56th |
| Crook County | B | 63rd |
| Coos County | C | 55th |
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 Klamath County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Klamath County recorded 634 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Klamath County's reliability grade?
Klamath County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 59th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Klamath County?
The worst outage on record started June 6, 2022, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 31,042 customers.