Wheatland County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Wheatland 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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Wheatland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wheatland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 61 significant power outages in Wheatland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 12–14, 2020) left 1,080 customers (100% 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 18 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 3rd of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 88 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wheatland County has fallen recently: about 9 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 36 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 194 customers (27.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 12–14, 2020 | 1,080(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 9–15, 2020 | 1,079(100%) | 7 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 29, 2021 | 799(100%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Apr 19, 2020 | 570(80.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 2–3, 2020 | 529(75%) | 2 | 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 Wheatland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wheatland County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy (Montana) | Investor Owned | 438,851 | Not reporting | |
| Fergus Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,157 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Montana. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Wheatland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wheatland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wheatland 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 Wheatland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Fergus Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Wheatland County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Wheatland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 12–14, 2020. It peaked at 1,080 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Wheatland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 61 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 88 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wheatland County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/wheatland-county