Meagher County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Meagher 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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Meagher County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Meagher County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 75 significant power outages in Meagher County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 29, 2021) came when wildfire conditions left 2,650 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 50 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 1st of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 144 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Meagher County has fallen recently: about 41 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 68 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 212 customers (41.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 29, 2021 | 2,650(100%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 2 | Oct 26–27, 2021 | 2,402(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 17–20, 2025 | 1,645(100%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 21–22, 2022 | 1,497(100%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | Sep 19, 2021 | 1,441(100%) | 1 | 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 Meagher County?
Electric companies with service territory in Meagher County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy (Montana) | Investor Owned | 438,851 | Not reporting | |
| Vigilante Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,420 | Not reporting | |
| Fergus Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,157 | Not reporting | |
| Park Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 6,891 | 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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Meagher County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Meagher County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Meagher 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 Meagher County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Vigilante Electric Coop, Inc, Fergus Electric Coop, Inc, Park Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Meagher County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Meagher County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 29, 2021. It peaked at 2,650 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to wildfire.
How often does the power go out in Meagher County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 75 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 50 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 144 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Meagher County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/meagher-county