Washington Power Outages
Washington is currently showing a limited outage impact based on the latest tracked outage totals.
About 1,397 tracked customers are currently without power out of 3,170,520 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 38 regions for this state. The largest current outage totals are concentrated in King (402), Jefferson (4), and Pierce (2).
The latest data suggests a comparatively stable outage picture in Washington, although localized service problems may still be reported by utilities. If service is disrupted in your area, use your utility provider for official status information and follow any emergency instructions from local authorities.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:26 PM. The timestamp above helps you judge how fresh the current numbers are before acting on them.
Washington power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in Washington
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| King | 402 | 1,125,679 | Mar 19, 2026 3:26 PM |
| Jefferson | 4 | 20,638 | Mar 19, 2026 2:43 PM |
| Pierce | 2 | 297,161 | Mar 19, 2026 2:48 PM |
| Skagit | 2 | 41,436 | Mar 19, 2026 2:48 PM |
| Spokane | 1 | 237,780 | Mar 19, 2026 2:41 PM |
| Island | 1 | 132,944 | Mar 19, 2026 2:35 PM |
| Douglas | 1 | 23,521 | Mar 19, 2026 3:00 PM |
| Clark | 0 | 241,000 | Mar 19, 2026 3:14 PM |
| Snohomish | 0 | 232,557 | Mar 19, 2026 3:02 PM |
| Kitsap | 0 | 119,312 | Mar 19, 2026 3:13 PM |
Cities and regions in Washington
Utility providers in Washington
Seattle City Light
Customers out: 402 · Tracked: 495,562
Puget Sound Energy
Customers out: 4 · Tracked: 1,200,000
Jefferson County PUD
Customers out: 4 · Tracked: 20,749
Tacoma Public Utilities
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 179,000
Douglas County PUD
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 22,453
Snohomish County PUD
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 341,109
Clark County PUD
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 241,000
Pacific Power
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 142,910
Inland Power & Light
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 83,115
Benton County PUD
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 58,384
Cowlitz County PUD
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 54,403
Chelan County PUD
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 50,000
Peninsula Light Company
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 36,028
Lewis County PUD
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 35,885
Mason County PUD3
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 34,278
Franklin County PUD
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 34,031
Clallam County PUD
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 33,589
Orcas Power and Light
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 15,038
Clearwater Power
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 12,230
Pend Oreille PUD
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 10,349
Columbia Rural Electric Association
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 6,608
Skamania PUD
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 6,538
Tanner Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 5,476
Northern Lights Inc.
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 5,007
Showing top 24 by current impact. See provider pages for official links.
What may cause outages in Washington
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in Washington
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for Washington?
Update frequency depends on when utility providers publish new totals. Use the “Last updated” time on this page to see how recent the current figures are.
What should I do during a power outage in Washington?
Use your provider’s official outage tools first, unplug sensitive electronics if needed, and stay clear of damaged lines or equipment. Follow local safety instructions during severe events.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
A state total combines multiple underlying area updates. If those updates arrive at different times, short-lived differences between the state and region numbers are possible.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:26 PM