Payette County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Payette 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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Payette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Payette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 147 significant power outages in Payette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 11, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,231 customers (77.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 32 min of power per year, less than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 39th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 40 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Payette County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 1,269 customers (10.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 11, 2022 | 9,231(77.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 17, 2024 | 7,320(61.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 26, 2023 | 5,060(42.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 15–16, 2016 | 4,781(40.4%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 31, 2015 | 4,695(39.6%) | 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 Payette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Payette 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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Payette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Payette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Payette 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 Payette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co provide electric service in Payette County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Payette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 11, 2022. It peaked at 9,231 customers without power (77.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Payette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 147 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 40 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Payette County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/payette-county