Prairie County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Prairie 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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Prairie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Prairie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 32 significant power outages in Prairie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 20, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 477 customers (62.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 27 min of power per year, close to the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 33rd of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 35 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Prairie County has risen recently: about 5 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 28, 2025) affected 467 customers (61.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 20, 2025 | 477(62.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 17, 2024 | 468(61.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 3, 2025 | 468(61.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 13, 2025 | 467(61.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 28, 2025 | 467(61.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Prairie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Prairie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 27,906 | Not reporting | |
| McCone Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,481 | Not reporting | |
| Tongue River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,229 | 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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Prairie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Prairie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Prairie 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 Prairie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, McCone Electric Coop Inc, Tongue River Electric Coop Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Prairie County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Prairie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 20, 2025. It peaked at 477 customers without power (62.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Prairie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 32 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 27 min of power per year, and on 35 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Prairie County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/prairie-county