Judith Basin County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Judith Basin 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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Judith Basin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Judith Basin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 61 significant power outages in Judith Basin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 8–10, 2024) came when high winds left 1,351 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 14 min of power per year, more than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 6th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 78 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Judith Basin County has risen recently: about 15 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–19, 2025) affected 508 customers (50.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 8–10, 2024 | 1,351(100%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Oct 7, 2021 | 718(71.4%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Oct 5–6, 2024 | 648(64.4%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Jan 13–14, 2021 | 558(55.5%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Jan 30, 2021 | 537(53.4%) | 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 Judith Basin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Judith Basin 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 | |
| Sun River Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,300 | 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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Judith Basin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Judith Basin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Judith Basin 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 Judith Basin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Fergus Electric Coop, Inc, Sun River Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Judith Basin County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Judith Basin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 8–10, 2024. It peaked at 1,351 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Judith Basin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 61 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 78 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Judith Basin County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/judith-basin-county