Adams County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Adams County, North Dakota don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Adams County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Adams County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 12 significant power outages in Adams County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 10, 2017) left 918 customers (48.3% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 42 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 44th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 8 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Adams County has risen recently: about 1 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 16, 2025) affected 161 customers (8.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 10, 2017 | 918(48.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 8, 2024 | 879(46.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 25, 2018 | 876(46.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 19, 2020 | 839(44.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 3, 2024 | 584(30.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
Hours without power per customer, by year
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.
Who provides electricity in Adams County?
Electric companies with service territory in Adams County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Slope Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 4,142 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 24 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in North Dakota. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Adams County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Adams County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Adams County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Adams County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Slope Electric Coop Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Adams County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Adams County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 10, 2017. It peaked at 918 customers without power (48.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Adams County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 12 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 42 min of power per year, and on 8 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Adams County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/adams-county