Montana Power Outages — Live Map
Montana Power Outage Summary
As of 8:46 PM ET on 07/20/2026, 485 of 674,933 tracked electric customers (0.07%) in Montana are without power, across 23 utility providers.
- Customers without power
- 485
- Customers tracked
- 674,933
- Share without power
- 0.07%
- Utility providers
- 23
Most affected counties in Montana
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead County | 256 | 73,557 |
| Richland County | 101 | 6,911 |
| Teton County | 48 | 9,958 |
| Roosevelt County | 36 | 4,802 |
| Lewis and Clark County | 12 | 75,136 |
| Lincoln County | 11 | 15,309 |
| Yellowstone County | 7 | 38,576 |
| Cascade County | 5 | 35,695 |
| Chouteau County | 4 | 7,266 |
| Lake County | 3 | 20,650 |
Most affected utilities in Montana
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead Electric Coop | 256 | 82,336 |
| Lower Yellowstone REC | 136 | 4,193 |
| Sun River Electric Coop | 69 | 6,025 |
| Lincoln Electric Coop | 11 | 6,917 |
| Yellowstone Electric Coop | 7 | 23,665 |
| Mission Valley Power | 3 | 21,569 |
| Sheridan Electric Coop | 2 | 3,505 |
| Fergus Electric Coop | 1 | 7,210 |
Outage data is collected directly from utility providers and refreshed approximately every 15 minutes. Last updated 8:46 PM ET on 07/20/2026.
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 8:46 PM ET on 07/20/2026, 485 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.