Roosevelt County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Roosevelt 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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Roosevelt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Roosevelt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 55 significant power outages in Roosevelt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 30, 2017) left 1,388 customers (19.1% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 51 min of power per year, less than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 49th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Roosevelt County has held roughly steady recently: about 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 167 customers (2.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 30, 2017 | 1,388(19.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 18, 2024 | 1,358(18.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 24, 2022 | 1,289(17.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Nov 16, 2023 | 786(10.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 18, 2021 | 772(10.6%) | 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 Roosevelt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Roosevelt 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 | |
| Sheridan Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 3,765 | Not reporting | |
| NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc | Cooperative | 1,930 | 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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Roosevelt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Roosevelt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, McCone Electric Coop Inc, Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc, Sheridan Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Roosevelt County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Roosevelt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 30, 2017. It peaked at 1,388 customers without power (19.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Roosevelt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 55 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 51 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Roosevelt County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/roosevelt-county