Fergus County, MT Power Outages
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Fergus County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fergus County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 45 significant power outages in Fergus County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 11, 2020) came when a winter storm left 4,252 customers (79% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 31 min of power per year, close to the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 32nd of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fergus County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–19, 2025) affected 342 customers (6.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 11, 2020 | 4,252(79%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 23–26, 2022 | 4,101(76.2%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 25–28, 2025 | 2,802(52%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 5–6, 2024 | 2,801(52%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 7–8, 2020 | 1,796(33.4%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Fergus County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fergus County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy (Montana) | Investor Owned | 438,851 | Not reporting | |
| Fergus Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,157 | Not reporting | |
| Hill County Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 3,985 | 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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Fergus County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fergus County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fergus 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 Fergus County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Fergus Electric Coop, Inc, Hill County Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Fergus County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Fergus County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 11, 2020. It peaked at 4,252 customers without power (79% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Fergus County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 45 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fergus County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/fergus-county