Linn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | 65 hrs | 16,186 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 8, 2020 | 497 hrs | 15,795 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 18, 2021 | 12 hrs | 15,599 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 7, 2022 | 0 hrs | 11,259 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 2 hrs | 11,165 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Linn County recorded 701 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Linn County started December 17, 2025, lasting 65 hours and leaving up to 16,186 customers without power (22% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Linn County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Linn County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th 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 Linn County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | C | 52nd |
| Washington County | C | 53rd |
| Jefferson County | C | 53rd |
| Lane County | C | 53rd |
| Josephine County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Linn County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Linn County recorded 701 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Linn County's reliability grade?
Linn County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Linn County?
The worst outage on record started December 17, 2025, lasting 65 hours and affecting up to 16,186 customers.