Gooding County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Gooding 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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Gooding County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gooding County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 235 significant power outages in Gooding County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 17–22, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,050 customers (93.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 26th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gooding County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–20, 2025) affected 3,038 customers (40.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 17–22, 2019 | 7,050(93.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 12–13, 2017 | 5,589(74%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 30, 2017 | 4,570(60.5%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Apr 17–19, 2019 | 4,520(59.9%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 17, 2018 | 4,362(57.8%) | 1 | Wildfire |
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 Gooding County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gooding 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.
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Gooding County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gooding County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gooding 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 Gooding County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co provide electric service in Gooding County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Gooding County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 17–22, 2019. It peaked at 7,050 customers without power (93.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Gooding County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 235 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 82 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gooding County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/gooding-county