Klamath County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Oregon
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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 hrs | 14,117 (35%) | Wildfire |
| Feb 2, 2025 | 98 hrs | 10,709 (27%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1 hrs | 8,182 (20%) | Wildfire |
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).
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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 |
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.