Clearwater County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Clearwater 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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Clearwater County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clearwater County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 317 significant power outages in Clearwater County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 29–30, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,580 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 34 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 3rd of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 259 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clearwater County has risen recently: about 43 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23–27, 2025) affected 871 customers (21.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 29–30, 2023 | 5,580(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 16–27, 2025 | 3,176(79.8%) | 12 | High winds |
| 3 | Sep 21–22, 2023 | 2,847(71.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 27–29, 2019 | 2,664(67%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 25–28, 2024 | 2,495(62.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Clearwater County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clearwater County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | Investor Owned | 149,098 | Not reporting | |
| Clearwater Power Company | Cooperative | 10,730 | 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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Clearwater County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clearwater County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clearwater 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 Clearwater County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Avista Corp, Clearwater Power Company, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Clearwater County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Clearwater County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 29–30, 2023. It peaked at 5,580 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 Clearwater County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 317 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 34 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 259 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clearwater County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/clearwater-county