Powder River County, MT Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Powder River County, Montana share live outage data (Powder River Energy Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Tongue River Electric Coop Inc and Southeast Electric Coop, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Powder River County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Powder River County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 2 significant power outages in Powder River County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 12, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 59 customers (10.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 59 min of power per year, less than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 47th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Powder River County has risen recently: about 1 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 13, 2025) affected 59 customers (10.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 12, 2022 | 59(10.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 13, 2025 | 59(10.1%) | 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 Powder River County?
Electric companies with service territory in Powder River County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,229 | Not reporting | |
| Southeast Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,196 | Not reporting | |
| Powder River Energy Corp | Cooperative | 173 | Reporting | |
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | Investor Owned | 47 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Montana. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Powder River County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Powder River County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Powder River 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 Powder River County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Tongue River Electric Coop Inc, Southeast Electric Coop, Inc, Powder River Energy Corp, Black Hills Power, Inc. provide electric service in Powder River County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Powder River County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 12, 2022. It peaked at 59 customers without power (10.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Powder River County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 2 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 59 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Powder River County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/powder-river-county