Lake County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Lake 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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Lake County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lake County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 85 significant power outages in Lake County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 17–20, 2025) came when high winds left 5,323 customers (22.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 24 min of power per year, less than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 38th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lake County has risen recently: about 3 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 17–20, 2025 | 5,323(22.1%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 24, 2024 | 3,412(14.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 30, 2024 | 3,193(13.3%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Jul 2, 2024 | 3,183(13.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 20, 2024 | 3,176(13.2%) | 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 Lake County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lake 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 | |
| Missoula Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 17,426 | 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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Lake County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lake County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lake 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 Lake County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Flathead Electric Coop Inc, USBIA-Mission Valley Power, Missoula Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Lake County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Lake County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 17–20, 2025. It peaked at 5,323 customers without power (22.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Lake County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 85 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 24 min of power per year, and on 27 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. "Lake County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/lake-county