Wyoming Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 6 Wyoming customers (0.001% of 416,789) were without power across 2 counties, according to utilities reporting to DOE's ODIN outage feed.
Wyoming outage map by county
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Live data from 2 participating utilities, covering roughly 42% of Wyoming electricity customers. Source: DOE/ORNL Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN).
Wyoming counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
| County | Customers out | Utility | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan County | 5 | Powder River Energy Corp | — |
| Natrona County | 1 | PacifiCorp | Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST |
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Wyoming power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Wyoming since 2014 (Nov 10–14, 2025) left as many as 94,660 customers (28.87% of the state) without power at once, driven by high winds. The next largest (Feb 11, 2016) peaked at 34,371 customers (High winds).
By EAGLE-I's count, Wyoming customers averaged about 2 hr 19 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2025, at 3 hr 43 min per customer.
Outages peak in August (14% of outage time). Outage time in Wyoming has risen recently: about 2 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 10–14, 2025 | 94,660(28.87%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Feb 11, 2016 | 34,371(10.48%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 12–15, 2024 | 28,026(8.55%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 15–17, 2020 | 19,371(5.91%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Sep 12, 2017 | 13,837(4.22%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 6 | Sep 4–10, 2020 | 13,201(4.03%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 7 | Feb 2, 2016 | 12,790(3.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 8 | May 18, 2017 | 12,401(3.78%) | 1 | Winter storm |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
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.
Wyoming electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Wyoming, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp (Rocky Mountain Power / Pacific Power) | Investor Owned | 148,217 | 1 out | |
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | Investor Owned | 50,163 | Not reporting | |
| Lower Valley Energy Inc | Cooperative | 29,462 | Not reporting | |
| Powder River Energy Corp | Cooperative | 27,766 | 5 out | |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 18,396 | Not reporting | |
| City of Gillette - (WY) | Municipal | 16,893 | Not reporting | |
| High Plains Power Inc | Cooperative | 14,038 | Not reporting | |
| City of Cody | Municipal | 8,126 | Not reporting | |
| High West Energy, Inc | Cooperative | 7,072 | Reporting | |
| Carbon Power & Light, Inc | Cooperative | 6,767 | Not reporting | |
| Wyrulec Company | Cooperative | 5,275 | Not reporting | |
| Bridger Valley Elec Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 4,824 | Not reporting | |
| Wheatland Rural Elec Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 4,170 | Not reporting | |
| Big Horn Rural Electric Co | Cooperative | 4,136 | Not reporting | |
| City of Torrington - (WY) | Municipal | 3,947 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Wyoming grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Wyoming customer went 3 hr 44 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Wyoming 29th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 1 hr 51 min. Customers averaged 1.51 interruptions, each lasting about 2 hr 28 min. Over the last five years Wyoming averaged 2 hr 42 min of outages per customer per year (rank 43rd).
View as table
| Year | WY SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 181.3 | 209 |
| 2016 | 180.2 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 201.4 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 125.4 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 166.8 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 293.4 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 167.9 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 159 | 333 |
| 2023 | 121.4 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 137.8 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 224.2 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
Wyoming power outage news
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All Wyoming counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 23 Wyoming counties
- Albany County
- Big Horn County
- Campbell County
- Carbon County
- Converse County
- Crook County
- Fremont County
- Goshen County
- Hot Springs County
- Johnson County
- Laramie County
- Lincoln County
- Natrona County1
- Niobrara County
- Park County
- Platte County
- Sheridan County5
- Sublette County
- Sweetwater County
- Teton County
- Uinta County
- Washakie County
- Weston County
Wyoming power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Wyoming right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, utilities reporting to DOE ODIN show 6 customers without power in Wyoming, with the most in Sheridan County (5). Coverage is limited to participating utilities, so check your utility's outage map for your address.
How reliable is the power grid in Wyoming?
In 2025, the average Wyoming electricity customer was without power for 3 hr 44 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Wyoming 29th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.957% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Wyoming?
When an outage happened in 2025, Wyoming customers waited an average of 2 hr 28 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 1.51 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Wyoming?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. PacifiCorp, Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power, Lower Valley Energy Inc and others serve the most customers in Wyoming. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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