Musselshell County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Musselshell 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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Musselshell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Musselshell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 49 significant power outages in Musselshell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 14, 2024) came when high winds left 2,012 customers (85.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 37 min of power per year, more than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 23rd of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Musselshell County has risen recently: about 7 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 9, 2025) affected 92 customers (3.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 14, 2024 | 2,012(85.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Nov 30, 2025 | 574(24.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 18–19, 2025 | 541(22.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 5, 2025 | 541(22.9%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Jul 29, 2025 | 528(22.4%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Musselshell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Musselshell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy (Montana) | Investor Owned | 438,851 | Not reporting | |
| Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op | Cooperative | 23,683 | Not reporting | |
| Fergus Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,157 | 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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Musselshell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Musselshell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Musselshell 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 Musselshell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op, Fergus Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Musselshell County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Musselshell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 14, 2024. It peaked at 2,012 customers without power (85.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Musselshell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 49 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 26 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Musselshell County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/musselshell-county