Owyhee County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Owyhee 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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Owyhee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Owyhee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 186 significant power outages in Owyhee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 18–19, 2025) came when a winter storm left 3,332 customers (60.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 5 min of power per year, close to the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 29th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 69 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Owyhee County has risen recently: about 4 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 11–12, 2025) affected 224 customers (4.1%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 18–19, 2025 | 3,332(60.6%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Nov 26, 2024 | 3,286(59.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 13–16, 2020 | 3,110(56.5%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 28–29, 2023 | 2,598(47.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 2, 2021 | 1,704(31%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Owyhee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Owyhee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 636,949 | Not reporting | |
| Raft Rural Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 2,771 | 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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Owyhee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Owyhee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Owyhee 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 Owyhee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co, Raft Rural Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Owyhee County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Owyhee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 18–19, 2025. It peaked at 3,332 customers without power (60.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Owyhee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 186 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 69 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Owyhee County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/owyhee-county