Powell County, MT Power Outages
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Powell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Powell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 80 significant power outages in Powell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 23–30, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,993 customers (66.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 18th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Powell County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 84 customers (1.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 23–30, 2024 | 2,993(66.4%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 6–10, 2020 | 1,982(44%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 23, 2025 | 1,450(32.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 10, 2025 | 1,443(32%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 12, 2020 | 918(20.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Powell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Powell 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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Powell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Powell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Powell 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 Powell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Missoula Electric Coop, Inc, Bonneville Power Administration provide electric service in Powell County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Powell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 23–30, 2024. It peaked at 2,993 customers without power (66.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Powell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 80 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Powell County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/powell-county