NorthWestern Energy (Montana) Outages: Live Status & Outage Map
NorthWestern Energy (Montana) doesn't share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so we can't show its current outage count. Use its official outage map (linked below) for real-time status.
PowerOutageTracker is independent and not affiliated with NorthWestern Energy (Montana). In an emergency or if you see a downed line, call 911.
How reliable is NorthWestern Energy?
Form EIA-861 reliability metrics for 2025, by state, compared with each state's average
| State | Customers | Outage time / customer | Outages / customer | Avg. restoration | State average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 438,851 | 2 hr 5 min | 1.10 | 1 hr 54 min | 4 hr 46 min |
Outage time = SAIDI, outages = SAIFI, restoration = CAIDI, all including major events, as reported on Form EIA-861 (2025). Storm exposure differs a lot between territories, so one year is not a full verdict.
How NorthWestern Energy compares in Montana
Other large utilities serving Montana, ranked by outage time per customer (2025)
NorthWestern Energy service area
Counties where NorthWestern Energy has service territory (EIA-861). Each links to live outage status and history.
Montana
- Beaverhead County
- Big Horn County
- Blaine County
- Broadwater County
- Carbon County
- Cascade County
- Chouteau County
- Deer Lodge County
- Fergus County
- Gallatin County
- Golden Valley County
- Granite County
- Hill County
- Jefferson County
- Judith Basin County
- Lewis and Clark County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Meagher County
- Mineral County
- Missoula County
- Musselshell County
- Park County
- Phillips County
- Pondera County
- Powell County
- Ravalli County
- Rosebud County
- Sanders County
- Silver Bow County
- Stillwater County
- Sweet Grass County
- Teton County
- Valley County
- Wheatland County
- Yellowstone County
Wyoming
NorthWestern Energy outage FAQ
Is NorthWestern Energy having a power outage right now?
NorthWestern Energy doesn't publish live data to DOE's ODIN feed, so check its official outage map for current conditions.
How do I report a NorthWestern Energy power outage?
Report outages directly to NorthWestern Energy through its official outage reporting page (linked on this page). If you see a downed power line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 911.
How reliable is NorthWestern Energy?
In 2025, the average NorthWestern Energy customer was without power for about 2 hr 5 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), according to EIA-861. That ranks 59th of 179 large U.S. utilities, where 1st has the least outage time.
What areas does NorthWestern Energy serve?
NorthWestern Energy serves about 438,851 customers in Montana, with service territory in 38 counties (EIA-861, 2025).
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "NorthWestern Energy (Montana) Outages: Live Status & Outage Map." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/utilities/northwestern-energy