Marion County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Oregon
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2021 | 148 hrs | 117,645 (86%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 70 hrs | 51,158 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 63 hrs | 34,532 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 27, 2022 | 64 hrs | 20,242 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 7, 2017 | 65 hrs | 19,325 (14%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Marion County recorded 1,212 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Marion County started February 12, 2021, lasting 148 hours and leaving up to 117,645 customers without power (86% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Marion County, with 142 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Marion County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th 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 Marion County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas County | F | 8th |
| Lincoln County | F | 19th |
| Tillamook County | D | 20th |
| Clatsop County | D | 25th |
| Wallowa County | D | 26th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Marion County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Marion County recorded 1,212 outage events, averaging 4.7 hours each.
What is Marion County's reliability grade?
Marion County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The worst outage on record started February 12, 2021, lasting 148 hours and affecting up to 117,645 customers.