Bonner County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Bonner 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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Bonner County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bonner County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 336 significant power outages in Bonner County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 19–21, 2021) came when high winds left 28,983 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 7th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 125 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bonner County has fallen recently: about 13 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 2,018 customers (7.4%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 19–21, 2021 | 28,983(100%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Nov 14–19, 2021 | 25,571(94%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Sep 25–30, 2024 | 18,917(69.5%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 12–17, 2021 | 18,423(67.7%) | 6 | High winds |
| 5 | Mar 13–17, 2020 | 17,259(63.4%) | 5 | 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 Bonner County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bonner 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 | |
| Northern Lights, Inc | Cooperative | 19,250 | Not reporting | |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Cooperative | 2,335 | Not 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.
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Bonner County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bonner County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bonner 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 Bonner County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Avista Corp, Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Northern Lights, Inc, Inland Power & Light Company and 1 others provide electric service in Bonner County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Bonner County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 19–21, 2021. It peaked at 28,983 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 Bonner County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 336 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 125 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bonner County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/bonner-county