Northwestern Energy Power Outages — Live Map
NorthWestern Energy Power Outage Summary
As of 2:31 AM ET on 07/31/2026, NorthWestern Energy reports 38 of 500,710 tracked electric customers (<0.01%) without power across 3 states (Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming).
- Customers without power
- 38
- Customers tracked
- 500,710
- Share without power
- <0.01%
- States served
- 3
NorthWestern Energy outages by state
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 38 | 434,706 |
| South Dakota | 0 | 65,359 |
| Wyoming | 0 | 645 |
Most affected counties served by NorthWestern Energy
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade County, Montana | 19 | 33,835 |
| Gallatin County, Montana | 13 | 43,827 |
| Lewis and Clark County, Montana | 2 | 74,216 |
| Broadwater County, Montana | 2 | 5,547 |
| Beaverhead County, Montana | 1 | 5,309 |
| Powell County, Montana | 1 | 3,865 |
About NorthWestern Energy
NorthWestern Energy is an electric utility provider tracked on Outage Pro, serving 500,710 metered customers across 3 states (Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming). This page shows NorthWestern Energy's live power-outage status, last updated 2:31 AM ET on 07/31/2026, so you can see how many customers are affected right now without waiting for the map to load.
Outage data is collected directly from utility providers and refreshed approximately every 15 minutes. Last updated 2:31 AM ET on 07/31/2026.
Power Restoration
Most NorthWestern Energy service-area 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 NorthWestern Energy reporting outages right now?
- As of 2:31 AM ET on 07/31/2026, NorthWestern Energy is reporting 38 customers are without power out of 500,710 tracked.
- How do I report a NorthWestern Energy outage?
- Contact your utility directly — find NorthWestern Energy's outage reporting phone number and link on its official site. Have your account number or service address ready.
- What is NorthWestern Energy's outage phone number?
- Check NorthWestern Energy's official website for its current outage reporting number.
- How long will my NorthWestern Energy outage last?
- NorthWestern Energy typically restores power within a few hours. Check the live status above for an area estimate.
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.