Barnes County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Barnes 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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Barnes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Barnes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 97 significant power outages in Barnes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21–26, 2025) came when tornadoes left 2,952 customers (38.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 14th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 45% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 30 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Barnes County has risen recently: about 11 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 153 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21–26, 2025 | 2,952(38.4%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Dec 26, 2023 – Jan 5, 2024 | 2,040(26.5%) | 11 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Nov 17, 2021 | 1,483(19.3%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Feb 2–4, 2021 | 1,113(14.5%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Feb 16, 2023 | 1,068(13.9%) | 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 Barnes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Barnes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Cass County Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 60,646 | Not reporting | |
| Nodak Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 21,486 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Plains Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,276 | Not reporting | |
| City of Valley City | Municipal | 3,958 | 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.
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Barnes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Barnes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Barnes 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 Barnes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Cass County Elec Coop Inc, Nodak Electric Coop Inc, Northern Plains Electric Coop and 2 others provide electric service in Barnes County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Barnes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21–26, 2025. It peaked at 2,952 customers without power (38.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Barnes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 97 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 30 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Barnes County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/barnes-county