Montana Power Outages — Live Map
Montana Power Outage Summary
As of 1:16 AM ET on 07/31/2026, 382 of 674,981 tracked electric customers (0.06%) in Montana are without power, across 23 utility providers.
- Customers without power
- 382
- Customers tracked
- 674,981
- Share without power
- 0.06%
- Utility providers
- 23
Most affected counties in Montana
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Musselshell County | 148 | 5,995 |
| Richland County | 101 | 6,907 |
| Yellowstone County | 39 | 38,590 |
| Roosevelt County | 36 | 4,804 |
| Cascade County | 19 | 35,695 |
| Gallatin County | 12 | 46,707 |
| Blaine County | 12 | 6,319 |
| Powell County | 10 | 4,565 |
| Lewis and Clark County | 2 | 75,136 |
| Beaverhead County | 1 | 10,423 |
Most affected utilities in Montana
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Fergus Electric Coop | 185 | 7,228 |
| Lower Yellowstone REC | 134 | 4,190 |
| NorthWestern Energy | 44 | 434,706 |
| Fall River REC | 12 | 2,159 |
| Sheridan Electric Coop | 3 | 3,513 |
| Yellowstone Electric Coop | 2 | 23,679 |
| Missoula Electric Coop | 1 | 17,437 |
| Tongue River Electric Company | 1 | 5,352 |
Outage data is collected directly from utility providers and refreshed approximately every 15 minutes. Last updated 1:16 AM ET on 07/31/2026.
Power Restoration
Most Montana outages are restored within a few hours once crews are dispatched. Widespread storm outages can take a day or longer. For a live estimate, find your utility below and report your outage to get area-specific updates.
Power Outage FAQ
- Is there a power outage in Montana right now?
- As of 1:16 AM ET on 07/31/2026, 382 customers are without power in Montana across 23 tracked utilities. The live map above shows affected areas.
- How do I report a power outage in Montana?
- Contact your utility directly. Find your provider in the list above for its outage reporting phone number and link.
- How long do power outages usually last in Montana?
- Most are restored within a few hours. Major storms can extend restoration to a day or longer.
- Why is my power out?
- Common causes are storms, high winds, equipment faults, and planned maintenance. Your utility lists the cause when it is known.
- How can I check outages near me?
- Use the live map above, or select your utility or county below for a closer view of current outages.
Outage Safety & Prep Tips
- Report the outage to your utility so crews know your address is affected.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; food stays safe for about 4 hours.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power returns.
- Never run a generator indoors or in a garage. Keep it outside, away from windows.
- If you rely on powered medical equipment, contact your utility about its medical priority program.