Ravalli County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Ravalli 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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Ravalli County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ravalli County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 78 significant power outages in Ravalli County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 23–28, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,241 customers (36.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 52 min of power per year, close to the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 30th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ravalli County has risen recently: about 5 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–19, 2025) affected 5,720 customers (22.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 23–28, 2024 | 9,241(36.9%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 17–19, 2025 | 8,921(35.6%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Sep 7–8, 2020 | 5,966(23.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Sep 3, 2024 | 4,480(17.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 2, 2024 | 2,999(12%) | 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 Ravalli County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ravalli 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 | |
| Ravalli County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 12,194 | 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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Ravalli County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ravalli County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ravalli 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 Ravalli County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Missoula Electric Coop, Inc, Ravalli County Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Ravalli County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Ravalli County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 23–28, 2024. It peaked at 9,241 customers without power (36.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Ravalli County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 78 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ravalli County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/ravalli-county