Benson County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Benson 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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Benson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Benson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 32 significant power outages in Benson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 5–6, 2024) came when high winds left 531 customers (25.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 38 min of power per year, close to the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 33rd of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 22 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Benson County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 228 customers (10.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 5–6, 2024 | 531(25.5%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Apr 28, 2023 | 430(20.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 16–17, 2020 | 314(15.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 4, 2020 | 314(15.1%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Mar 4, 2024 | 312(15%) | 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 Benson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Benson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Nodak Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 21,486 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Plains Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,276 | Not reporting | |
| City of Maddock - (ND) | Municipal | 326 | 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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Benson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Benson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Benson 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 Benson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Nodak Electric Coop Inc, Northern Plains Electric Coop, City of Maddock - (ND) and 1 others provide electric service in Benson County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Benson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 5–6, 2024. It peaked at 531 customers without power (25.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Benson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 32 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 22 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Benson County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/benson-county