Bingham County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Idaho
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2020 | 1 hrs | 7,882 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 7, 2020 | 61 hrs | 7,796 (35%) | Heat |
| Mar 22, 2025 | 8 hrs | 6,637 (30%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 61 hrs | 5,647 (25%) | High Wind |
| Oct 13, 2020 | 1 hrs | 4,995 (22%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Bingham County recorded 676 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bingham County started May 28, 2020, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 7,882 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Bingham County, with 75 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bingham County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th 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 Bingham County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont County | C | 57th |
| Owyhee County | C | 57th |
| Nez Perce County | C | 58th |
| Oneida County | C | 54th |
| Caribou County | C | 54th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bingham County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Bingham County recorded 676 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Bingham County's reliability grade?
Bingham County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bingham County?
The worst outage on record started May 28, 2020, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 7,882 customers.