Power, Water, Internet and Gas Outages in Oregon
Most of Oregon's outage time in 2024 came on a few major storm days: 591 minutes in total, but 131 on ordinary days.
Outage Categories
Power Outages
591 minutes without power per customer in 2024 (US 611). Storm outages peak in December.
Natural Gas Outages
37.2% of homes heat with utility gas. Residential price $15.71 per Mcf.
Internet Outages
92.4% of households have broadband; fiber reaches 51.8%.
Water Service Outages
938 community water systems; 35% had a health-based violation since 2015.
| Measure | Oregon | US | Rank of 50 (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes without power per customer, 2024 | 591 | 611 | 37th (fewest = 1st) |
| Power interruptions per customer, 2024 | 1.35 | ||
| Households with broadband | 92.4% | 91% | 8th |
| Homes and businesses with fiber available | 51.8% | 55.9% | 34th |
| Community water systems | 938 | ||
| Water systems with a health-based violation since 2015 | 35% | ||
| Homes heated with utility gas | 37.2% | 46.5% | 32nd |
| Residential gas price (per Mcf, 2024) | $15.71 | $14.50 | 22nd (priciest = 1st) |
| NOAA storm reports, 2015–2026 | 3,750 |
Source: EIA, Census ACS 2020–2024, FCC, EPA SDWIS, NOAA.
Providers we list for Oregon
- Power Outages Portland General Electric (PGE), Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB)
- Natural Gas Outages NW Natural
- Internet Outages CenturyLink, Xfinity
- Water Service Outages Portland Water Bureau, Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), City of Salem Public Works, City of Gresham Water, City of Hillsboro Water Department
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