Oregon State University Power Outage: Reports of Campus Electricity Disruption Remain Unconfirmed

Reports of a possible power outage affecting Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, circulated on Thursday, November 12, 2026. However, the extent of any disruption to university facilities or campus operations has not been independently confirmed.

The university’s official alerts page did not list a recent emergency or campus closure notice when checked. Its campus closure and outage archive contains records of previous electricity disruptions, but no matching announcement confirming a November 12 outage was identified.

Meanwhile, an electricity-outage tracking service reported outages affecting some customers in Benton County. That information does not establish whether Oregon State University buildings or university services were among those affected.

What Is Known About the Reported Outage?

At the time of publication, no verified information established the precise location of a possible campus power interruption, the number of buildings affected, or whether classes and other university activities were disrupted.

The cause of the reported interruption and any estimated restoration time also remain unconfirmed.

Students, faculty and staff seeking reliable updates should consult Oregon State University’s official alerts and Facilities Services communications, alongside information from the local electricity provider.

This report will require an update if the university or utility company releases confirmation of an outage affecting the Corvallis campus.

Verification note: The existence of power outages elsewhere in Benton County should not be presented as proof of an outage at Oregon State University.