Beaverhead County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Beaverhead County, Montana 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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Beaverhead County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Beaverhead County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 47 significant power outages in Beaverhead County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 8, 2023) came when wildfire conditions left 6,180 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, less than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 35th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Beaverhead County has risen recently: about 3 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 155 customers (4.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 8, 2023 | 6,180(100%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Oct 7, 2020 | 2,560(70.9%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Sep 12, 2023 | 2,551(70.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 13, 2022 | 2,519(69.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 22, 2022 | 2,518(69.7%) | 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 Beaverhead County?
Electric companies with service territory in Beaverhead County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy (Montana) | Investor Owned | 438,851 | Not reporting | |
| Vigilante Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,420 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Montana. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Beaverhead County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Beaverhead County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Beaverhead 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 Beaverhead County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Vigilante Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Beaverhead County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Beaverhead County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 8, 2023. It peaked at 6,180 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Beaverhead County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 47 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Beaverhead County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/beaverhead-county