Boise County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Boise 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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Boise County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Boise County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 274 significant power outages in Boise County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 16–19, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,045 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 39 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 2nd of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 218 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Boise County has risen recently: about 49 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 30 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–19, 2025) affected 1,650 customers (47.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 16–19, 2021 | 11,045(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 22–25, 2024 | 9,796(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 16, 2024 | 5,093(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 9–13, 2022 | 4,970(100%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 27, 2021 | 4,647(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Boise County?
Electric companies with service territory in Boise County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 636,949 | 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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Boise County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Boise County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Boise 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 Boise County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co provide electric service in Boise County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Boise County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 16–19, 2021. It peaked at 11,045 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Boise County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 274 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 39 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 218 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Boise County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/boise-county