Bannock County, ID Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Bannock County, Idaho share live outage data (PacifiCorp), and none of them report outages here right now. Idaho Power Co does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Bannock County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bannock County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 225 significant power outages in Bannock County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 16–17, 2020) came when a winter storm left 31,731 customers (72.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 10 min of power per year, less than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 36th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 39 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bannock County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 2,066 customers (4.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 16–17, 2020 | 31,731(72.3%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 26–30, 2025 | 8,491(19.3%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 23, 2021 | 8,288(18.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 11, 2017 | 6,803(15.5%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Sep 8, 2020 | 5,362(12.2%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Bannock County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bannock County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 636,949 | Not reporting | |
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 92,536 | 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 Bannock County
Pocatello, Chubbuck
Nearby counties
Bannock County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bannock County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bannock 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 Bannock County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co, PacifiCorp provide electric service in Bannock County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Bannock County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 16–17, 2020. It peaked at 31,731 customers without power (72.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Bannock County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 225 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 39 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bannock County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/bannock-county