Caribou County, ID Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Caribou County, Idaho by PacifiCorp.
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Current outages
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Caribou County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Caribou County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 138 significant power outages in Caribou County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 4–5, 2025) came when wildfire conditions left 2,197 customers (60.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 25th 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 83 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Caribou County has risen recently: about 6 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–28, 2025) affected 238 customers (6.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 4–5, 2025 | 2,197(60.4%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Feb 26, 2025 | 2,167(59.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 4–7, 2025 | 1,933(53.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 18, 2019 | 1,125(30.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Feb 4–5, 2019 | 1,117(30.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Caribou County?
Electric companies with service territory in Caribou 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 | |
| Lower Valley Energy Inc | Cooperative | 2,068 | Not reporting | |
| City of Soda Springs - (ID) | Municipal | 1,886 | 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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Caribou County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Caribou County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Caribou County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Caribou County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Lower Valley Energy Inc, City of Soda Springs - (ID) provide electric service in Caribou County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Caribou County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 4–5, 2025. It peaked at 2,197 customers without power (60.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Caribou County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 138 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 83 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Caribou County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/caribou-county