UPDATE: Power Outage in Southern Idaho Affected More Than 8,000 Customers

UPDATE 12/10/25 12:13PM: the Idaho Power crews have worked quickly to restore power to the majority of the public. According to a message from Idaho Power, the Twin Falls County power outage affected 8,361 out of 70,392 tracked meters, that's 11.8 percent of customers.

ORIGINAL STORY: A massive power outage in Twin Falls is affecting thousands of residents from the Snake River Canyon into Downtown Twin Falls. A repair crew is on site assessing and repairing the damage.

The power outage has affected residential homes, businesses, and a few schools.

Twin Falls Power Outage Affecting 8,300 Homes. When Will It Be Back?

Idaho Power crews are on location fixing the power, with an estimated restoration time of noon today.

There were actually two power outages reported this morning. One of them appears to have been restored, as it is no longer listed on the outage map. That outage was in the downtown area. The remaining power outage is listed as near the Shoshone Falls and affecting the area around it, including 8,381 homes and businesses.

Power Outage in Twin Falls, Idaho: When Will It Be Restored

The Twin Falls School District sent a message out to parents of students at Canyon Ridge, Magic Valley, and Twin Falls High Schools, Perrine, Lincoln, Sawtooth, Harrison, and Robert Stuart Middle School at 11:21AM.

The school district was working with Twin Falls Power to determine a restoration time. Shortly after the first message was sent, the TFSD sent an update that power would be restored shortly. The TFSD message said:

In consultation with Idaho Power, we are happy to share that power will be restored to our campuses momentarily. A Squirrel, let's call him Sparky, took out the substation.

A squirrel being the real cause hasn't been verified by Idaho Power, but we wouldn't be surprised. Dang squirrels.

The power outage website says that the 8,381 homes and businesses represent a significant 32 percent of tracked customers in the county. Estimated restoration time is noon, December 10th, 2025.