Rosebud County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Rosebud 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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Rosebud County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rosebud County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 97 significant power outages in Rosebud County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 13–14, 2020) left 1,232 customers (26.5% 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 3 hr 2 min of power per year, less than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 37th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 53 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rosebud County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,172 customers (25.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 13–14, 2020 | 1,232(26.5%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 26, 2017 | 1,185(25.5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Nov 2, 2021 | 1,182(25.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 13–14, 2021 | 1,172(25.2%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 19, 2025 | 1,172(25.2%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Rosebud County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rosebud County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy (Montana) | Investor Owned | 438,851 | Not reporting | |
| 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 | |
| Mid-Yellowstone Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,053 | 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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Rosebud County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rosebud County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rosebud 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 Rosebud County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, McCone Electric Coop Inc, Tongue River Electric Coop Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Rosebud County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Rosebud County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 13–14, 2020. It peaked at 1,232 customers without power (26.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Rosebud County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 97 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 53 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rosebud County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/rosebud-county