Bingham County, ID Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Bingham County, Idaho share live outage data (PacifiCorp), and none of them report outages here right now. Idaho Power Co and Bonneville Power Administration do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Bingham County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bingham County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 298 significant power outages in Bingham County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 28, 2020) left 7,882 customers (39.7% 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 5 hr 9 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 23rd of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 77 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bingham County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 1,086 customers (5.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28, 2020 | 7,882(39.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 7–10, 2020 | 7,796(39.3%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 22–23, 2025 | 6,637(33.5%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 27 – Mar 4, 2024 | 5,647(28.5%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 13, 2020 | 4,995(25.2%) | 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 Bingham County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bingham 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 | |
| Bonneville Power Administration | Federal | — | 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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Bingham County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bingham County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bingham 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 Bingham County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co, PacifiCorp, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Bingham County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Bingham County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 28, 2020. It peaked at 7,882 customers without power (39.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Bingham County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 298 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 77 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. "Bingham County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/bingham-county