Shoshone County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Shoshone 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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Shoshone County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Shoshone County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 273 significant power outages in Shoshone County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 17–23, 2015) came when high winds left 19,035 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 6th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 134 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Shoshone County has held roughly steady recently: about 19 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 1,381 customers (16.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 17–23, 2015 | 19,035(100%) | 7 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 16–22, 2025 | 10,231(100%) | 7 | High winds |
| 3 | Jan 13–20, 2021 | 10,098(100%) | 8 | High winds |
| 4 | Oct 13, 2017 | 5,654(66.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 2, 2015 | 4,673(55.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Shoshone County?
Electric companies with service territory in Shoshone 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.
Local outage news
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Shoshone County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Shoshone County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Shoshone 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 Shoshone County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Avista Corp, Clearwater Power Company, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Shoshone County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Shoshone County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 17–23, 2015. It peaked at 19,035 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 Shoshone County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 273 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 134 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. "Shoshone County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/shoshone-county