Jerome County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Jerome 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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Jerome County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jerome County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 247 significant power outages in Jerome County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 7–10, 2022) came when a winter storm left 10,206 customers (86.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, close to the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 32nd of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 68 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jerome County has risen recently: about 4 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 709 customers (6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 7–10, 2022 | 10,206(86.9%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 15–16, 2017 | 8,971(76.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 8–9, 2017 | 8,876(75.6%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Nov 18, 2024 | 5,945(50.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 15, 2023 | 5,582(47.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Jerome County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jerome 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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Jerome County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jerome County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jerome 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 Jerome County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co provide electric service in Jerome County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Jerome County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 7–10, 2022. It peaked at 10,206 customers without power (86.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Jerome County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 247 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 68 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jerome County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/jerome-county