Cavalier County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Cavalier 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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Cavalier County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cavalier County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 52 significant power outages in Cavalier County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 2–4, 2021) came when an ice storm left 1,864 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 20th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 60 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cavalier County has risen recently: about 4 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 5, 2025) affected 189 customers (20.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 2–4, 2021 | 1,864(100%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Jun 8, 2025 | 1,290(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 25, 2024 | 832(89.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 24–25, 2024 | 613(66.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 4, 2025 | 413(44.5%) | 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 Cavalier County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cavalier 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 | |
| Cavalier Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,616 | 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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Cavalier County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cavalier County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cavalier 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 Cavalier County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Nodak Electric Coop Inc, Cavalier Rural Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Cavalier County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Cavalier County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 2–4, 2021. It peaked at 1,864 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Cavalier County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 52 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 60 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cavalier County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/cavalier-county