Kootenai County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Kootenai 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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Kootenai County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kootenai County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 117 significant power outages in Kootenai County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 17–22, 2015) came when high winds left 27,135 customers (26.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 49 min of power per year, close to the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 31st of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kootenai County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–20, 2025) affected 22,012 customers (21.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 17–22, 2015 | 27,135(26.3%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Jan 13–18, 2021 | 24,557(23.8%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 17–20, 2025 | 22,012(21.3%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Aug 13, 2019 | 12,065(11.7%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Nov 15–17, 2021 | 11,743(11.4%) | 3 | 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 Kootenai County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kootenai County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | Investor Owned | 149,098 | Not reporting | |
| Kootenai Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 35,029 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Lights, Inc | Cooperative | 19,250 | Not reporting | |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Cooperative | 2,335 | 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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Cities in Kootenai County
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Kootenai County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kootenai County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kootenai 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 Kootenai County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Avista Corp, Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Northern Lights, Inc, Inland Power & Light Company and 1 others provide electric service in Kootenai County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Kootenai County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 17–22, 2015. It peaked at 27,135 customers without power (26.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Kootenai County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 117 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kootenai County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/kootenai-county