Cass County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Cass 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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Cass County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cass County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 132 significant power outages in Cass County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 2–3, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 20,585 customers (16.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 35th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cass County has risen recently: about 1 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 1,386 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 2–3, 2019 | 20,585(16.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 2–6, 2023 | 17,045(13.7%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 3 | Oct 4, 2023 | 15,314(12.3%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Jan 13, 2021 | 14,760(11.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 18–19, 2015 | 13,568(10.9%) | 2 | 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 Cass County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cass County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota) | Investor Owned | 96,940 | Not reporting | |
| 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 | |
| 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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Cities in Cass County
Fargo, West Fargo
Nearby counties
Cass County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cass County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cass 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 Cass County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Cass County Elec Coop Inc, Nodak Electric Coop Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Cass County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Cass County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 2–3, 2019. It peaked at 20,585 customers without power (16.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cass County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 132 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cass County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/cass-county