Canyon County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Canyon 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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Canyon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Canyon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 207 significant power outages in Canyon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 16, 2020) came when a winter storm left 41,064 customers (36.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 31 min of power per year, less than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 40th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Canyon County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 1,781 customers (1.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 16, 2020 | 41,064(36.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 21–23, 2021 | 21,260(18.8%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 21, 2018 | 11,368(10.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 23, 2021 | 8,705(7.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 6, 2021 | 8,604(7.6%) | 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 Canyon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Canyon 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Canyon County
Nampa, Caldwell
Nearby counties
Canyon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Canyon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Canyon 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 Canyon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co provide electric service in Canyon County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Canyon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 16, 2020. It peaked at 41,064 customers without power (36.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Canyon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 207 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Canyon County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/canyon-county