Campbell County, WY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Campbell County, Wyoming by Powder River Energy Corp.
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Campbell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Campbell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 166 significant power outages in Campbell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 13–14, 2025) came when high winds left 12,319 customers (43.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Wyoming average of 2 hr 19 min. That ranks 11th of 23 Wyoming counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 35 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Campbell County has risen recently: about 3 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–20, 2025) affected 1,116 customers (4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 13–14, 2025 | 12,319(43.9%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Jan 2–5, 2022 | 3,047(10.9%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Jun 25–29, 2020 | 2,923(10.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 6–8, 2020 | 2,909(10.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 10–11, 2023 | 2,529(9%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
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 Campbell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Campbell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder River Energy Corp | Cooperative | 27,766 | Reporting | |
| City of Gillette - (WY) | Municipal | 16,893 | Not reporting | |
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | Investor Owned | 2,857 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Wyoming. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Cities in Campbell County
Gillette
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Campbell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Campbell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Campbell County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Campbell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Powder River Energy Corp, City of Gillette - (WY), Black Hills Power, Inc. provide electric service in Campbell County, Wyoming.
What was the worst power outage in Campbell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 13–14, 2025. It peaked at 12,319 customers without power (43.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Campbell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 166 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 35 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Campbell County, WY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wyoming/campbell-county