Power County, ID Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Power County, Idaho share live outage data (PacifiCorp), and none of them report outages here right now. Idaho Power Co and Raft Rural Elec Coop Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Power County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Power County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 219 significant power outages in Power County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 11, 2024) left 6,485 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 9 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 13th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 95 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Power County has held roughly steady recently: about 11 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–27, 2025) affected 144 customers (3.7%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 11, 2024 | 6,485(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Nov 4, 2024 | 5,718(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 14, 2025 | 3,827(99.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 18, 2020 | 3,598(93.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 4–6, 2021 | 3,500(91.1%) | 3 | 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 Power County?
Electric companies with service territory in Power County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ID) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | Investor Owned | 636,949 | Not reporting | |
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 92,536 | Reporting | |
| Raft Rural Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 2,771 | 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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Power County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Power County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Power 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 Power County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co, PacifiCorp, Raft Rural Elec Coop Inc, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Power County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Power County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 11, 2024. It peaked at 6,485 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Power County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 219 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 95 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Power County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/power-county