Liberty County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Liberty 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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Liberty County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Liberty County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 38 significant power outages in Liberty County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 23–25, 2022) came when a winter storm left 1,532 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 9th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 57 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Liberty County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 16 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 1,507 customers (100%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 23–25, 2022 | 1,532(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 17–18, 2025 | 1,507(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Sep 14–15, 2020 | 1,138(100%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Nov 8–9, 2020 | 955(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 7–8, 2024 | 846(100%) | 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 Liberty County?
Electric companies with service territory in Liberty County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy (Montana) | Investor Owned | 438,851 | Not reporting | |
| Sun River Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,300 | Not reporting | |
| Hill County Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 3,985 | Not reporting | |
| Marias River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,819 | 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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Liberty County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Liberty County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Liberty 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 Liberty County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Sun River Electric Coop, Inc, Hill County Electric Coop, Inc, Marias River Electric Coop Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Liberty County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Liberty County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 23–25, 2022. It peaked at 1,532 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Liberty County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 38 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 57 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Liberty County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/liberty-county