Bingham CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2020 | <1 hr | 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 hr | 4,995 (22%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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 less than 1 hour 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).
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 |
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 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 less than 1 hour and affecting up to 7,882 customers.