Bowman County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Bowman 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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Bowman County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bowman County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 28 significant power outages in Bowman County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 28, 2021) left 919 customers (35% 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 49 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 42nd of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bowman County has risen recently: about 1 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 137 customers (5.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 28, 2021 | 919(35%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 10, 2018 | 792(30.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 11, 2018 | 775(29.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 6, 2022 | 230(8.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 7, 2020 | 210(8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Bowman County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bowman 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.
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Bowman County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bowman County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bowman 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 Bowman 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 Bowman County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Bowman County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 28, 2021. It peaked at 919 customers without power (35% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Bowman County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 28 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 49 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bowman County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/bowman-county