Burke County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Burke 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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Burke County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Burke County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 42 significant power outages in Burke County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 11–12, 2020) left 707 customers (59.9% 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 4 hr 36 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 17th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 60% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 50 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Burke County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (May 10, 2025) affected 223 customers (18.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 11–12, 2020 | 707(59.9%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 13, 2020 | 634(53.7%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Apr 23–26, 2022 | 568(48.1%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 6, 2018 | 524(44.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Apr 28–29, 2019 | 452(38.3%) | 2 | 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 Burke County?
Electric companies with service territory in Burke County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop | Cooperative | 19,270 | Not reporting | |
| Burke-Divide Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,508 | 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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Burke County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Burke County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Burke 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 Burke County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop, Burke-Divide Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Burke County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Burke County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 11–12, 2020. It peaked at 707 customers without power (59.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Burke County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 42 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 50 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Burke County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/burke-county