Gooding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2019 | 23 hrs | 7,050 (91%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 20 hrs | 5,589 (72%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 6 hrs | 4,570 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 19, 2019 | <1 hr | 4,520 (58%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 17, 2018 | 4 hrs | 4,362 (56%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Gooding County recorded 502 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gooding County started October 19, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 23 hours and leaving up to 7,050 customers without power (91% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Gooding County, with 57 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gooding County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Idaho
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Gooding County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lemhi County | C | 43rd |
| Clark County | D | 39th |
| Blaine County | D | 39th |
| Bear Lake County | C | 49th |
| Latah County | D | 34th |
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 Gooding County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Gooding County recorded 502 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Gooding County's reliability grade?
Gooding County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gooding County?
The worst outage on record started October 19, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 23 hours and affecting up to 7,050 customers.