Idaho County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Idaho 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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Idaho County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Idaho County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 243 significant power outages in Idaho County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 5–8, 2025) came when a winter storm left 6,938 customers (69.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 11th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 170 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Idaho County has risen recently: about 12 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 705 customers (7.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 5–8, 2025 | 6,938(69.9%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 14–16, 2021 | 6,202(62.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 17–23, 2025 | 4,243(42.8%) | 7 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 29, 2021 | 4,091(41.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Feb 4, 2019 | 4,060(40.9%) | 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 Idaho County?
Electric companies with service territory in Idaho County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 636,949 | Not reporting | |
| Avista Utilities | Investor Owned | 149,098 | Not reporting | |
| Clearwater Power Company | Cooperative | 10,730 | Not reporting | |
| Idaho County L&P Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 4,612 | Not reporting | |
| Missoula Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 70 | 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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Idaho County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Idaho County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Idaho 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 Idaho County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co, Avista Corp, Clearwater Power Company, Idaho County L&P Coop Assn, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Idaho County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Idaho County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 5–8, 2025. It peaked at 6,938 customers without power (69.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Idaho County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 243 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 170 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Idaho County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/idaho-county