Richland County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Richland 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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Richland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Richland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 53 significant power outages in Richland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 9–11, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,967 customers (30.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 8 min of power per year, less than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 39th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Richland County has fallen recently: about 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 188 customers (1.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 9–11, 2021 | 2,967(30.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 13–15, 2018 | 2,864(29.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 5, 2021 | 2,854(29.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 12, 2020 | 2,700(27.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 1, 2017 | 2,682(27.4%) | 1 | Wildfire |
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 Richland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Richland 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 | |
| Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc | Cooperative | 5,253 | Not reporting | |
| McKenzie Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 117 | 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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Richland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Richland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Richland 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 Richland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, McCone Electric Coop Inc, Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc, McKenzie Electric Coop Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Richland County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Richland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 9–11, 2021. It peaked at 2,967 customers without power (30.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Richland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 53 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 26 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Richland County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/richland-county