Boundary County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Boundary 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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Boundary County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Boundary County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 174 significant power outages in Boundary County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26–28, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,041 customers (94.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 12 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 9th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 99 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Boundary County has held roughly steady recently: about 12 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–21, 2025) affected 2,107 customers (49.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26–28, 2024 | 4,041(94.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 7–10, 2020 | 3,517(82.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 14–16, 2020 | 3,490(81.9%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 6–7, 2020 | 3,243(76.1%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 17–19, 2021 | 3,203(75.2%) | 3 | 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 Boundary County?
Electric companies with service territory in Boundary County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights, Inc | Cooperative | 19,250 | Not reporting | |
| City of Bonners Ferry (ID) | Municipal | 2,933 | 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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Boundary County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Boundary County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Boundary 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 Boundary County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern Lights, Inc, City of Bonners Ferry (ID) provide electric service in Boundary County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Boundary County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26–28, 2024. It peaked at 4,041 customers without power (94.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Boundary County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 174 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 12 min of power per year, and on 99 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Boundary County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/boundary-county