Stillwater County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Stillwater 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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Stillwater County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Stillwater County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 43 significant power outages in Stillwater County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 29, 2021) came when high winds left 1,338 customers (24.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 45 min of power per year, less than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 42nd of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% 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 Stillwater County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 754 customers (14%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 29, 2021 | 1,338(24.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 28, 2022 | 1,338(24.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 13–14, 2022 | 1,336(24.8%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 10, 2022 | 1,333(24.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Feb 29, 2020 | 1,323(24.6%) | 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 Stillwater County?
Electric companies with service territory in Stillwater County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy (Montana) | Investor Owned | 438,851 | Not reporting | |
| Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op | Cooperative | 23,683 | Not reporting | |
| Fergus Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,157 | Not reporting | |
| Beartooth Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,538 | 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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Stillwater County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Stillwater County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Stillwater 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 Stillwater County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op, Fergus Electric Coop, Inc, Beartooth Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Stillwater County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Stillwater County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 29, 2021. It peaked at 1,338 customers without power (24.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Stillwater County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 43 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Stillwater County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/stillwater-county