North Dakota Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
North Dakota utilities do not yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so live counts here are limited. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
North Dakota outage map by county
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North Dakota counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
No county-level outages are being reported right now.
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest North Dakota power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in North Dakota since 2014 (Jun 21–24, 2025) left as many as 33,403 customers (7.15% of the state) without power at once, driven by severe thunderstorms. The next largest (Dec 25–30, 2023) peaked at 21,574 customers (Ice storm).
By EAGLE-I's count, North Dakota customers averaged about 1 hr 53 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2023, at 4 hr 3 min per customer.
Outages peak in June (25% of outage time). Outage time in North Dakota has risen recently: about 2 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 59 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21–24, 2025 | 33,403(7.15%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 25–30, 2023 | 21,574(4.62%) | 6 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Sep 2–3, 2019 | 21,027(4.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 8, 2025 | 18,967(4.06%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 2–6, 2023 | 17,149(3.67%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 6 | Apr 23–25, 2022 | 16,515(3.54%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 7 | Oct 4–6, 2023 | 15,712(3.36%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 8 | Jan 13–14, 2021 | 15,315(3.28%) | 2 | High winds |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
North Dakota electric utilities
Largest electric companies in North Dakota, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota) | Investor Owned | 96,940 | Not reporting | |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Cass County Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 60,646 | Not reporting | |
| Capital Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 22,758 | Not reporting | |
| Nodak Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 21,486 | Not reporting | |
| Verendrye Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 20,746 | Not reporting | |
| Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop | Cooperative | 19,270 | Not reporting | |
| Roughrider Electric Cooperativ | Cooperative | 15,326 | Not reporting | |
| McKenzie Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,712 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Plains Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,276 | Not reporting | |
| Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 10,441 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (ND) | Cooperative | 7,612 | Not reporting | |
| Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,049 | Not reporting | |
| McLean Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,303 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
North Dakota grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average North Dakota customer went 3 hr 32 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks North Dakota 30th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 1 hr 15 min. Customers averaged 1.19 interruptions, each lasting about 2 hr 59 min. Over the last five years North Dakota averaged 4 hr 31 min of outages per customer per year (rank 30th).
View as table
| Year | ND SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 113.6 | 209 |
| 2016 | 152.8 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 91.2 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 111.2 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 132.6 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 123.3 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 101.6 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 677.6 | 333 |
| 2023 | 262.3 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 102.7 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 212.1 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
North Dakota power outage news
- Fargo emergency manager urges residents to prepare now for winter storms, power outages and dangerous travel conditionsWDAY Radio · Oct 30, 3:08 PM EDT
All North Dakota counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 53 North Dakota counties
- Adams County
- Barnes County
- Benson County
- Billings County
- Bottineau County
- Bowman County
- Burke County
- Burleigh County
- Cass County
- Cavalier County
- Dickey County
- Divide County
- Dunn County
- Eddy County
- Emmons County
- Foster County
- Golden Valley County
- Grand Forks County
- Grant County
- Griggs County
- Hettinger County
- Kidder County
- LaMoure County
- Logan County
- McHenry County
- McIntosh County
- McKenzie County
- McLean County
- Mercer County
- Morton County
- Mountrail County
- Nelson County
- Oliver County
- Pembina County
- Pierce County
- Ramsey County
- Ransom County
- Renville County
- Richland County
- Rolette County
- Sargent County
- Sheridan County
- Sioux County
- Slope County
- Stark County
- Steele County
- Stutsman County
- Towner County
- Traill County
- Walsh County
- Ward County
- Wells County
- Williams County
North Dakota power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in North Dakota right now?
No outages are currently reported by participating utilities in North Dakota. Live coverage depends on which utilities share data with DOE ODIN, so if your power is out, report it to your electric company.
How reliable is the power grid in North Dakota?
In 2025, the average North Dakota electricity customer was without power for 3 hr 32 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks North Dakota 30th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.960% of the year.
How long do power outages last in North Dakota?
When an outage happened in 2025, North Dakota customers waited an average of 2 hr 59 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 1.19 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in North Dakota?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co and others serve the most customers in North Dakota. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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