Butte County, ID Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Butte County, Idaho by PacifiCorp.
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Butte County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Butte County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 72 significant power outages in Butte County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 20, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,044 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 116 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 1st of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 232 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Butte County has risen recently: about 161 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 72 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 401 customers (100%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 20, 2020 | 1,044(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 19, 2023 | 1,043(100%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Jun 11, 2025 | 668(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 19, 2022 | 652(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 12, 2017 | 648(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 Butte County?
Electric companies with service territory in Butte County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 92,536 | Reporting | |
| Lost River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,144 | 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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Butte County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Butte County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Butte County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Butte County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Lost River Electric Coop Inc, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Butte County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Butte County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 20, 2020. It peaked at 1,044 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 Butte County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 72 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 116 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 232 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Butte County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/butte-county