Oneida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | 15 hrs | 2,914 (73%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 15, 2021 | <1 hr | 2,677 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 28, 2021 | <1 hr | 2,427 (61%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 28, 2021 | <1 hr | 2,426 (61%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,426 (61%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Oneida County recorded 348 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Oneida County started December 2, 2025, lasting 15 hours and leaving up to 2,914 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Oneida County, with 41 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Oneida County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 54th 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 Oneida County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou County | C | 54th |
| Kootenai County | C | 53rd |
| Bingham County | C | 56th |
| Fremont County | C | 57th |
| Owyhee County | C | 57th |
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 Oneida County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Oneida County recorded 348 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Oneida County's reliability grade?
Oneida County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 54th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Oneida County?
The worst outage on record started December 2, 2025, lasting 15 hours and affecting up to 2,914 customers.