Skagit County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 22, 2015 | 2 hrs | 22,570 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 29, 2015 | 110 hrs | 22,502 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 22, 2015 | 0 hrs | 22,498 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 21, 2015 | 0 hrs | 22,498 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 13, 2021 | 108 hrs | 21,175 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Skagit County recorded 996 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Skagit County started October 22, 2015, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 22,570 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Skagit County, with 134 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Skagit County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st 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 Skagit County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | F | 20th |
| Lincoln County | D | 23rd |
| Whatcom County | D | 24th |
| Stevens County | F | 18th |
| Island County | F | 17th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Skagit County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Skagit County recorded 996 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Skagit County's reliability grade?
Skagit County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Skagit County?
The worst outage on record started October 22, 2015, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 22,570 customers.