Blaine County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Blaine 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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Blaine County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Blaine County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 212 significant power outages in Blaine County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 11, 2023) left 9,582 customers (80.1% 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 6 hr 14 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 20th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Blaine County has risen recently: about 7 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 331 customers (2.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11, 2023 | 9,582(80.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 2, 2022 | 9,422(78.7%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 11–13, 2025 | 9,205(76.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 4–7, 2023 | 9,160(76.6%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 29, 2022 | 8,916(74.5%) | 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 Blaine County?
Electric companies with service territory in Blaine County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 636,949 | Not reporting | |
| Lost River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,144 | Not reporting | |
| Salmon River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,114 | 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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Blaine County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Blaine County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Blaine 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 Blaine County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co, Lost River Electric Coop Inc, Salmon River Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Blaine County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Blaine County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 11, 2023. It peaked at 9,582 customers without power (80.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Blaine County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 212 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Blaine County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/blaine-county