Phillips County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Phillips 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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Phillips County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Phillips County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 59 significant power outages in Phillips County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 17–20, 2025) came when high winds left 3,209 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 41 min of power per year, more than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 11th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Phillips County has risen recently: about 10 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 2,389 customers (100%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 17–20, 2025 | 3,209(100%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 8, 2021 | 2,796(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 28–29, 2020 | 2,432(100%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 26, 2025 | 2,389(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 5, 2021 | 2,330(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 Phillips County?
Electric companies with service territory in Phillips County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy (Montana) | Investor Owned | 438,851 | Not reporting | |
| Big Flat Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 2,062 | Not reporting | |
| NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc | Cooperative | 1,930 | 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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Phillips County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Phillips County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Phillips 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 Phillips County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Big Flat Electric Coop Inc, NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Phillips County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Phillips County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 17–20, 2025. It peaked at 3,209 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 Phillips County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 59 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 54 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Phillips County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/phillips-county