Jefferson County, ID Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Jefferson County, Idaho by PacifiCorp.
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Jefferson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jefferson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 271 significant power outages in Jefferson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 28, 2020) left 16,466 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 21st of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 110 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jefferson County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 152 customers (1.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28, 2020 | 16,466(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jan 24, 2020 | 9,590(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 6–8, 2024 | 5,191(57.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 1–3, 2019 | 5,030(55.9%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 26, 2021 | 3,630(40.4%) | 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 Jefferson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jefferson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 92,536 | Reporting | |
| Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 18,819 | 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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Jefferson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jefferson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jefferson County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Jefferson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PacifiCorp, Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Jefferson County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Jefferson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 28, 2020. It peaked at 16,466 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Jefferson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 271 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 110 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jefferson County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/jefferson-county