Valley County, ID Power Outages
Utilities serving Valley 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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Valley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Valley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 295 significant power outages in Valley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 18, 2024) came when a winter storm left 16,706 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the Idaho average of 3 hr 50 min. That ranks 8th of 44 Idaho counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 149 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Valley County has risen recently: about 22 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–27, 2025) affected 2,196 customers (36.6%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 18, 2024 | 16,706(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 14–15, 2023 | 10,754(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 18, 2023 | 10,588(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 18, 2020 | 9,712(100%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Jun 7, 2020 | 8,876(100%) | 1 | 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 Valley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Valley 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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Valley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Valley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Valley 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 Valley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Idaho Power Co provide electric service in Valley County, Idaho.
What was the worst power outage in Valley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 18, 2024. It peaked at 16,706 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Valley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 295 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 149 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. "Valley County, ID Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/idaho/valley-county