Wibaux County, MT Power Outages
Utilities serving Wibaux 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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Wibaux County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wibaux County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 16 significant power outages in Wibaux County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 16, 2017) came when hail and lightning left 377 customers (55.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 9 min of power per year, less than the Montana average of 3 hr 56 min. That ranks 36th of 52 Montana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 68% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wibaux County has risen recently: about 4 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 16 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 28, 2024) affected 63 customers (9.3%) amid wildfire conditions.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 16, 2017 | 377(55.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Apr 30, 2018 | 366(54.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jul 20–21, 2021 | 361(53.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 24, 2018 | 359(53.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 19, 2023 | 358(53%) | 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 Wibaux County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wibaux County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 27,906 | Not reporting | |
| Goldenwest Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 853 | 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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Wibaux County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wibaux County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wibaux 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 Wibaux County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Goldenwest Electric Coop, Inc, McKenzie Electric Coop Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Wibaux County, Montana.
What was the worst power outage in Wibaux County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 16, 2017. It peaked at 377 customers without power (55.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Wibaux County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 16 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wibaux County, MT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/montana/wibaux-county