Nez Perce County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Nez Perce 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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Nez Perce County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Nez Perce County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 182 significant power outages in Nez Perce County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 7–8, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,627 customers (48.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 27th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 43 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Nez Perce County has risen recently: about 6 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 937 customers (4.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 7–8, 2017 | 9,627(48.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 9, 2023 | 7,569(38%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 13–14, 2025 | 7,496(37.6%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 8–10, 2021 | 6,462(32.4%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 8–12, 2025 | 6,178(31%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Nez Perce County?
Electric companies with service territory in Nez Perce County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | Investor Owned | 149,098 | Not reporting | |
| Clearwater Power Company | Cooperative | 10,730 | 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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Nez Perce County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Nez Perce County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Avista Corp, Clearwater Power Company, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Nez Perce County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Nez Perce County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 7–8, 2017. It peaked at 9,627 customers without power (48.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Nez Perce County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 182 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 43 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Nez Perce County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/nez-perce-county