Hill County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Hill 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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Hill County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hill County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 91 significant power outages in Hill County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 5, 2021) came when high winds left 7,180 customers (91.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 24th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 43 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hill County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 6,060 customers (76.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 5, 2021 | 7,180(91.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 17–18, 2025 | 7,012(89%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 8, 2024 | 6,203(78.8%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Dec 23, 2025 | 6,060(76.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Apr 4, 2020 | 4,618(58.6%) | 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 Hill County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hill County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy (Montana) | Investor Owned | 438,851 | Not reporting | |
| Hill County Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 3,985 | 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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Hill County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hill County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hill 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 Hill County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Hill County Electric Coop, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Hill County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Hill County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 5, 2021. It peaked at 7,180 customers without power (91.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Hill County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 91 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 43 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hill County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/hill-county