Lincoln County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Lincoln 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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Lincoln County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lincoln County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 261 significant power outages in Lincoln County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26–29, 2024) came when high winds left 8,585 customers (67.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 7th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 106 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lincoln County has risen recently: about 16 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 1,227 customers (9.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26–29, 2024 | 8,585(67.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Jun 21–23, 2025 | 7,602(59.8%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 24–25, 2019 | 7,237(56.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 16–23, 2025 | 6,953(54.7%) | 8 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 9, 2021 | 5,955(46.8%) | 1 | 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 Lincoln County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lincoln County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 79,942 | Not reporting | |
| Lincoln Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,909 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Lights, Inc | Cooperative | 5,057 | Not reporting | |
| City of Troy - (MT) | Municipal | 1,073 | 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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Lincoln County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lincoln County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Flathead Electric Coop Inc, Lincoln Electric Coop, Inc, Northern Lights, Inc, City of Troy - (MT) provide electric service in Lincoln County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26–29, 2024. It peaked at 8,585 customers without power (67.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Lincoln County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 261 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 106 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. "Lincoln County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/lincoln-county