Dawson County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Dawson 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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Dawson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dawson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 58 significant power outages in Dawson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 25, 2017) came when high winds left 2,586 customers (34.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 2 min of power per year, less than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 46th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dawson County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 25, 2025) affected 78 customers (1%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 25, 2017 | 2,586(34.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Oct 13, 2021 | 2,570(34.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 27–28, 2024 | 2,441(32.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 15, 2019 | 2,103(28.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 19, 2023 | 1,931(26%) | 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 Dawson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dawson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 27,906 | Not reporting | |
| McCone Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,481 | Not reporting | |
| Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc | Cooperative | 5,253 | Not reporting | |
| Tongue River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,229 | Not reporting | |
| Goldenwest Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 853 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 16 | 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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Dawson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dawson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dawson 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 Dawson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, McCone Electric Coop Inc, Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc, Tongue River Electric Coop Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Dawson County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Dawson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 25, 2017. It peaked at 2,586 customers without power (34.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Dawson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 58 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dawson County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/dawson-county