Benewah County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Benewah 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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Benewah County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Benewah County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 272 significant power outages in Benewah County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 18–23, 2015) came when high winds left 8,756 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 26 hr 28 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 5th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 150 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Benewah County has risen recently: about 30 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 22 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–27, 2025) affected 1,697 customers (36.4%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 18–23, 2015 | 8,756(100%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 15–22, 2025 | 5,326(100%) | 8 | High winds |
| 3 | Nov 24–29, 2018 | 4,806(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Sep 19, 2017 | 3,488(74.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 10, 2018 | 3,439(73.7%) | 1 | Wildfire |
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 Benewah County?
Electric companies with service territory in Benewah County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | Investor Owned | 149,098 | Not reporting | |
| Kootenai Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 35,029 | Not reporting | |
| Clearwater Power Company | Cooperative | 10,730 | Not reporting | |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Cooperative | 2,335 | Not reporting | |
| City of Plummer - (ID) | Municipal | 1,031 | Not 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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Benewah County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Benewah County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Benewah 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 Benewah County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Avista Corp, Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Clearwater Power Company, Inland Power & Light Company and 1 others provide electric service in Benewah County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Benewah County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 18–23, 2015. It peaked at 8,756 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Benewah County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 272 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 26 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 150 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Benewah County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/benewah-county