Ada County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Ada County, Idaho don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Ada County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ada County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 162 significant power outages in Ada County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 16, 2020) came when a winter storm left 29,618 customers (11.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 10 min of power per year, less than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 41st of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ada County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 5, 2025) affected 3,710 customers (1.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 16, 2020 | 29,618(11.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 19, 2022 | 27,698(10.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 12, 2019 | 14,795(5.8%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Jan 10, 2019 | 14,722(5.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 11, 2024 | 14,240(5.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
Hours without power per customer, by year
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.
Who provides electricity in Ada County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ada County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 636,949 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Idaho. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Ada County
Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Star
Nearby counties
Ada County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ada County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ada County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Ada County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co provide electric service in Ada County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Ada County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 16, 2020. It peaked at 29,618 customers without power (11.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Ada County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 162 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ada County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/ada-county