Gem County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Gem 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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Gem County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gem County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 151 significant power outages in Gem County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 18, 2024) came when a winter storm left 11,910 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 59 min of power per year, less than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 34th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 62 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gem County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 6,949 customers (80%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 18, 2024 | 11,910(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 9, 2024 | 7,774(89.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 7, 2022 | 7,530(86.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Oct 7, 2020 | 7,212(83%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Dec 25, 2025 | 6,949(80%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Gem County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gem 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.
Local outage news
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Gem County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gem County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gem 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 Gem County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Gem County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Gem County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 18, 2024. It peaked at 11,910 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Gem County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 151 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 62 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. "Gem County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/gem-county