Idaho Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 4 Idaho customers (<0.001% of 1,084,426) were without power across 2 counties, according to utilities reporting to DOE's ODIN outage feed.
Idaho outage map by county
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Live data from 1 participating utility, covering roughly 9% of Idaho electricity customers. Source: DOE/ORNL Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN).
Idaho counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
| County | Customers out | Utility | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville County | 3 | PacifiCorp | — |
| Bingham County | 1 | PacifiCorp | — |
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Idaho power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Idaho since 2014 (Jan 16–17, 2020) left as many as 90,415 customers (9.71% of the state) without power at once, driven by a winter storm. The next largest (May 28–31, 2020) peaked at 88,818 customers (Severe thunderstorms).
By EAGLE-I's count, Idaho customers averaged about 3 hr 50 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2021, at 5 hr 41 min per customer.
Outages peak in December (15% of outage time). Outage time in Idaho has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 16–17, 2020 | 90,415(9.71%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 28–31, 2020 | 88,818(9.53%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 17–21, 2025 | 83,041(8.91%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | Nov 18–21, 2015 | 67,335(7.23%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Sep 7–9, 2020 | 56,688(6.09%) | 3 | High winds |
| 6 | Jan 13–17, 2021 | 48,926(5.25%) | 5 | High winds |
| 7 | Sep 25–27, 2024 | 41,301(4.43%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 8 | Nov 15–17, 2021 | 37,847(4.06%) | 3 | High winds |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Idaho electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Idaho, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 636,949 | Not reporting | |
| Avista Utilities | Investor Owned | 149,098 | Not reporting | |
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 92,536 | 4 out | |
| Kootenai Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 35,029 | Not reporting | |
| City of Idaho Falls - (ID) | Municipal | 34,150 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Lights, Inc | Cooperative | 19,250 | Not reporting | |
| Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 18,819 | Not reporting | |
| Clearwater Power Company | Cooperative | 10,730 | Not reporting | |
| United Electric Co-op, Inc - (ID) | Cooperative | 7,692 | Not reporting | |
| City of Burley - (ID) | Municipal | 5,337 | Not reporting | |
| Idaho County L&P Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 4,612 | Not reporting | |
| City of Weiser - (ID) | Municipal | 3,425 | Not reporting | |
| City of Rupert - (ID) | Municipal | 3,233 | Not reporting | |
| Lost River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,144 | Not reporting | |
| Salmon River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,114 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Idaho grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Idaho customer went 4 hr 51 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Idaho 18th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 2 hr 24 min. Customers averaged 1.16 interruptions, each lasting about 4 hr 12 min. Over the last five years Idaho averaged 4 hr 7 min of outages per customer per year (rank 33rd).
View as table
| Year | ID SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 238.1 | 209 |
| 2016 | 183 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 253.9 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 169.9 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 155.4 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 286.5 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 438 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 167.4 | 333 |
| 2023 | 134.4 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 204.4 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 291.4 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
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All Idaho counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 44 Idaho counties
- Ada County
- Adams County
- Bannock County
- Bear Lake County
- Benewah County
- Bingham County1
- Blaine County
- Boise County
- Bonner County
- Bonneville County3
- Boundary County
- Butte County
- Camas County
- Canyon County
- Caribou County
- Cassia County
- Clark County
- Clearwater County
- Custer County
- Elmore County
- Franklin County
- Fremont County
- Gem County
- Gooding County
- Idaho County
- Jefferson County
- Jerome County
- Kootenai County
- Latah County
- Lemhi County
- Lewis County
- Lincoln County
- Madison County
- Minidoka County
- Nez Perce County
- Oneida County
- Owyhee County
- Payette County
- Power County
- Shoshone County
- Teton County
- Twin Falls County
- Valley County
- Washington County
Idaho power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Idaho right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, utilities reporting to DOE ODIN show 4 customers without power in Idaho, with the most in Bonneville County (3). Coverage is limited to participating utilities, so check your utility's outage map for your address.
How reliable is the power grid in Idaho?
In 2025, the average Idaho electricity customer was without power for 4 hr 51 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Idaho 18th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.945% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Idaho?
When an outage happened in 2025, Idaho customers waited an average of 4 hr 12 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 1.16 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Idaho?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Idaho Power Co, Avista Corp, PacifiCorp and others serve the most customers in Idaho. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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