Power Outage in Idaho Falls, ID

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Idaho Falls Power
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(208) 612-8430 Report Online
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Pacific Power
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(877) 508-5088 Report Online
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BPA
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(800) 282-3713
Lower Valley Energy
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(800) 882-5875

Idaho Falls Power Outages Caused by Weather

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July 13, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Large tree limbs downed on power lne on South Boulevard near E 23rd St in Idaho Falls. Power outage for 1,400 customers reported by Idaho Power.

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August 6, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds knocked out power to 176 customers west of Idaho Falls airport.

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July 27, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

About 200 people were without power in Idaho Falls in the Holmes and Cleveland street areas due to strong winds damaging power lines.

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July 25, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple trees and power lines reported in Idaho Falls. 2,000 customers were without electricity .

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July 25, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous large trees reported down in Idaho Falls. Homes and vehicles damaged. One wood and sheet metal shed destroyed. Several fences were blown down. At least 9,000 electric customers were without power.

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July 27, 2019

About 200 people were without power in Idaho Falls in the Holmes and Cleveland street areas.

April 7, 2018

A powerful storm created Funnel clouds, a tornado and extremely large hail the early evening of April 7th. Hail up to two inches in the Idaho Falls area and funnel clouds and a touchdown in Bingham County.

June 12, 2017

Severe thunderstorms brought large hail and power outages to Idaho Falls.

April 10, 2016

Lightning struck a power pole in the northern part of Idaho Falls and left 1,700 Rocky Mountain Power customers without power for just over one hour on April 10th. A power line was arcing on the ground and caused a brief fire.

February 22, 2012

Extensive snowmelt from warm temperatures and heavy rain caused flooding in southeast Idaho. The brunt of the flooding occurred in Bonneville, Bannock, Oneida, Power, and Madison Counties.

News

Gonzaga ROTC Team Braves The Elements to Win the Task Force East Ranger Challenge Competition | Gonzaga University

The Gonzaga Black team was put to the test by their fellow cadets, but ultimately triumphed to win the contest by a single point over Washington State University.

Nov 8, 2022

Avista reports hundreds without power in snow, freezing temperatures | krem.com

Avista reported more than 6,100 customers without power at one point on Monday as temperatures dropped below freezing.

Nov 7, 2022

New Utah storm may produce over 2 feet of mountain snow; power companies brace for outages | KSL.com KSL homepage KSL homepage Messages (0) account - logged out Support

Utah's largest power provider is bracing for possible weather-related outages with more rain, snow and wind headed toward the state.

Nov 7, 2022

I felt the house shake' | How Friday's windstorm impacted North Idaho residents | krem.com

Several trees went down at Coeur d'Alene City Park. A ponderosa pine crushed a drive-thru at the U.S. Bank on Seltice Way in Post Falls.

Nov 6, 2022

Spokane gets first snowfall of the season, few schools closed, thousands without power | krem.com

Drivers in Spokane and north Idaho face slushy, wet snow on Friday morning. Meanwhile, hundreds of people were without power and a few schools closed.

Nov 4, 2022

Thousands of NJ residents lose power in Hunterdon, Somerset

Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.

Oct 31, 2022

Large power outage in north central Spokane | News | khq.com

SPOKANE, Wash. - A power outage in north central Spokane is affecting just under 1,500 customers, according to Avista.

Oct 29, 2022

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Idaho Falls, Idaho

City Idaho Falls
County Bonneville
State Idaho (ID)
Country United States
Zip Codes 83401, 83402, 83403, 83404, 83405, 83406, 83415

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