Daniels County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Daniels 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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Daniels County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Daniels County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 16 significant power outages in Daniels County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 24, 2022) came when a winter storm left 709 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 33 min of power per year, close to the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 31st of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Daniels County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25, 2025) affected 694 customers (100%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 24, 2022 | 709(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Nov 16, 2024 | 698(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Nov 25, 2025 | 694(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 24, 2020 | 688(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 11, 2020 | 671(100%) | 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 Daniels County?
Electric companies with service territory in Daniels County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 27,906 | Not reporting | |
| Sheridan Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 3,765 | Not reporting | |
| NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc | Cooperative | 1,930 | 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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Daniels County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Daniels County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Daniels 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 Daniels County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Sheridan Electric Coop, Inc, NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc provide electric service in Daniels County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Daniels County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 24, 2022. It peaked at 709 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 Daniels County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 16 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Daniels County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/daniels-county