Elmore County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Elmore 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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Elmore County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Elmore County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 242 significant power outages in Elmore County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 5, 2023) came when hail and lightning left 7,869 customers (58.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 18 min of power per year, close to the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 33rd of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 78 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Elmore County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 1,558 customers (11.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 5, 2023 | 7,869(58.7%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Jun 3–6, 2017 | 6,947(51.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 1–3, 2021 | 5,613(41.9%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Nov 14, 2019 | 5,429(40.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jan 16, 2020 | 5,428(40.5%) | 1 | 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 Elmore County?
Electric companies with service territory in Elmore County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 636,949 | 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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Elmore County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Elmore County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Elmore 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 Elmore County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Elmore County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Elmore County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 5, 2023. It peaked at 7,869 customers without power (58.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Elmore County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 242 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 78 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. "Elmore County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/elmore-county