Bear Lake CountyPower Outage History
2017–2025 · Idaho
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2017 | 13 hrs | 4,745 (89%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 16, 2023 | 3 hrs | 2,783 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 9, 2022 | 18 hrs | 2,467 (46%) | Heavy Snow |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 4 hrs | 2,237 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,228 (42%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Bear Lake County recorded 248 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bear Lake County started November 19, 2017, lasting 13 hours and leaving up to 4,745 customers without power (89% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bear Lake County, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bear Lake County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Idaho
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bear Lake County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kootenai County | C | 53rd |
| Caribou County | C | 54th |
| Oneida County | C | 54th |
| Lemhi County | C | 43rd |
| Gooding County | C | 43rd |
Most reliable counties in Idaho
The top 3 counties in Idaho by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Minidoka County | A | 95th |
| Camas County | A | 92nd |
| Ada County | A | 92nd |
Least reliable counties in Idaho
The bottom 3 counties in Idaho by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater County | F | 3rd |
| Bonner County | F | 10th |
| Boise County | F | 14th |
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 Bear Lake County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Bear Lake County recorded 248 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Bear Lake County's reliability grade?
Bear Lake County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 49th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bear Lake County?
The worst outage on record started November 19, 2017, lasting 13 hours and affecting up to 4,745 customers.