Clallam County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Washington
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
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 hrs | 17,351 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 26, 2021 | 19 hrs | 13,439 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 1 hrs | 13,188 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 24 hrs | 12,141 (27%) | Unnamed event |
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).
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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 |
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.