Clallam CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2024 | 3 hrs | 19,331 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 9, 2021 | <1 hr | 17,351 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 26, 2021 | 19 hrs | 13,439 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 9, 2025 | <1 hr | 13,188 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 24 hrs | 12,141 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Clallam County recorded 260 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clallam County started October 19, 2024, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 19,331 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Clallam County, with 36 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clallam County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Washington
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Clallam County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | D | 34th |
| Thurston County | D | 33rd |
| Garfield County | D | 32nd |
| Kittitas County | D | 31st |
| Pierce County | C | 46th |
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 Clallam County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Clallam County recorded 260 outage events, averaging 5.1 hours each.
What is Clallam County's reliability grade?
Clallam County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clallam County?
The worst outage on record started October 19, 2024, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 19,331 customers.