Minidoka County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Idaho
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2019 | 1 hrs | 6,680 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 0 hrs | 1,733 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 6, 2017 | 3 hrs | 947 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 4 hrs | 748 (5%) | Excessive Heat |
| Dec 27, 2022 | 1 hrs | 744 (5%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Minidoka County recorded 173 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Minidoka County started October 20, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 6,680 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Minidoka County, with 27 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Minidoka County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 95th 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 Minidoka County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Custer County | A | 97th |
| Camas County | A | 92nd |
| Ada County | A | 92nd |
| Cassia County | A | 90th |
| Canyon County | A | 88th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Minidoka County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Minidoka County recorded 173 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Minidoka County's reliability grade?
Minidoka County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 95th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Minidoka County?
The worst outage on record started October 20, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 6,680 customers.