Douglas County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Washington
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 hrs | 2,682 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 5 hrs | 1,824 (11%) | Heavy Snow |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 11 hrs | 1,391 (8%) | Wildfire |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 1 hrs | 1,380 (8%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1 hrs | 1,349 (8%) | Hail |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Douglas County recorded 181 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Douglas County started January 23, 2021, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 2,682 customers without power (16% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Douglas County, with 24 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Douglas County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 82nd 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 Douglas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chelan County | A | 83rd |
| Asotin County | A | 84th |
| Clark County | A | 85th |
| Yakima County | B | 80th |
| Whitman County | B | 78th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Douglas County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Douglas County recorded 181 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Douglas County's reliability grade?
Douglas County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 82nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Douglas County?
The worst outage on record started January 23, 2021, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 2,682 customers.