Bear Lake County, ID Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Bear Lake County, Idaho by PacifiCorp.
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Bear Lake County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bear Lake County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 140 significant power outages in Bear Lake County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 19, 2017) left 4,745 customers (90.3% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 10 min of power per year, close to the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 28th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 62 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bear Lake County has risen recently: about 6 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 70 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 19, 2017 | 4,745(90.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 16, 2023 | 2,783(53%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Nov 9–10, 2022 | 2,467(47%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 30–31, 2022 | 2,237(42.6%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Sep 22, 2022 | 2,228(42.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Bear Lake County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bear Lake County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Bear Lake County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bear Lake County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bear Lake County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Bear Lake County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp provide electric service in Bear Lake County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Bear Lake County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 19, 2017. It peaked at 4,745 customers without power (90.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Bear Lake County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 140 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 62 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bear Lake County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/bear-lake-county