Lemhi County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Lemhi 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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Lemhi County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lemhi County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 200 significant power outages in Lemhi County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 12, 2020) came when high winds left 7,279 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 22 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 12th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 138 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lemhi County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 427 customers (11.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12, 2020 | 7,279(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 5–6, 2020 | 6,839(100%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Sep 13, 2019 | 5,865(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 1–2, 2019 | 5,817(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 2, 2016 | 5,705(100%) | 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 Lemhi County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lemhi County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 636,949 | Not reporting | |
| Salmon River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,114 | 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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Lemhi County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lemhi County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lemhi 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 Lemhi County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co, Salmon River Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Lemhi County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Lemhi County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 12, 2020. It peaked at 7,279 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Lemhi County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 200 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 138 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lemhi County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/lemhi-county