Flathead County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Flathead 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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Flathead County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Flathead County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 238 significant power outages in Flathead County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 31 – Jun 3, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 34,234 customers (52.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 17th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 50 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Flathead County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 2,384 customers (3.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 31 – Jun 3, 2020 | 34,234(52.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 16–21, 2025 | 23,250(35.5%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Nov 23–26, 2024 | 16,911(25.8%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Nov 2–5, 2022 | 16,122(24.6%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Aug 24–26, 2022 | 14,225(21.7%) | 3 | 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 Flathead County?
Electric companies with service territory in Flathead County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 79,942 | Not reporting | |
| USBIA-Mission Valley Power | Federal | 23,250 | Not reporting | |
| Glacier Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,964 | Not reporting | |
| Lincoln Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,909 | 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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Flathead County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Flathead County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Flathead 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 Flathead County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Flathead Electric Coop Inc, USBIA-Mission Valley Power, Glacier Electric Coop, Inc, Lincoln Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Flathead County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Flathead County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 31 – Jun 3, 2020. It peaked at 34,234 customers without power (52.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Flathead County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 238 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 50 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Flathead County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/flathead-county