Bannock CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages. This county ranks in the most reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset, based on 12 years of real DOE outage records: outages happen less often here, and when they do occur they tend to be resolved quickly compared to the rest of the country. Baseline outage risk is low, though a severe local storm can still occasionally cause a longer-than-usual outage regardless of the long-term track record.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2020 | 2 hrs | 31,731 (71%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 2 hrs | 8,491 (19%) | Wildfire |
| Jun 23, 2021 | <1 hr | 8,288 (18%) | Excessive Heat |
| Jun 23, 2021 | <1 hr | 8,288 (18%) | Excessive Heat |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 2 hrs | 6,803 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Bannock County recorded 392 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bannock County started January 16, 2020 (Winter Storm), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 31,731 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bannock County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bannock County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Idaho
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bannock County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | A | 82nd |
| Twin Falls County | A | 82nd |
| Teton County | B | 78th |
| Payette County | A | 85th |
| Bonneville County | A | 85th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bannock County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Bannock County recorded 392 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Bannock County's reliability grade?
Bannock County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 81st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bannock County?
The worst outage on record started January 16, 2020 (Winter Storm), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 31,731 customers.