Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2024 | 168 hrs | 36,814 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 8, 2020 | 563 hrs | 14,159 (8%) | Unnamed event |
| May 2, 2022 | 3 hrs | 7,030 (4%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 87 hrs | 6,735 (4%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 20, 2024 | 2 hrs | 6,688 (4%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Lane County recorded 684 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lane County started January 13, 2024, lasting 168 hours and leaving up to 36,814 customers without power (20% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Lane County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lane County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oregon
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lane County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | C | 53rd |
| Washington County | C | 53rd |
| Coos County | C | 55th |
| Jackson County | C | 52nd |
| Sherman County | C | 56th |
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 Lane County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Lane County recorded 684 outage events, averaging 4.8 hours each.
What is Lane County's reliability grade?
Lane County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 53rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lane County?
The worst outage on record started January 13, 2024, lasting 168 hours and affecting up to 36,814 customers.