Mineral County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Mineral 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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Mineral County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mineral County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 77 significant power outages in Mineral County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 17–21, 2025) came when high winds left 5,763 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 21 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 2nd of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 65 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mineral County has risen recently: about 29 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 357 customers (14.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 17–21, 2025 | 5,763(100%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Feb 26–27, 2021 | 3,207(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 25, 2024 | 2,867(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 7–8, 2025 | 2,463(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jan 13–17, 2021 | 2,260(92.1%) | 5 | 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 Mineral County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mineral County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy (Montana) | Investor Owned | 438,851 | Not reporting | |
| Missoula Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 17,426 | Not reporting | |
| Bonneville Power Administration | Federal | — | 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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Mineral County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mineral County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mineral 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 Mineral County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Missoula Electric Coop, Inc, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Mineral County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Mineral County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 17–21, 2025. It peaked at 5,763 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 Mineral County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 77 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 65 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mineral County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/mineral-county