Dickey County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Dickey 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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Dickey County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dickey County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 99 significant power outages in Dickey County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 8, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 902 customers (34.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 9th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 59 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dickey County has risen recently: about 13 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 69 customers (2.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 8, 2020 | 902(34.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 18, 2020 | 902(34.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 8, 2020 | 902(34.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 23–25, 2020 | 902(34.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 6–8, 2022 | 684(26.4%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Dickey County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dickey County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Cass County Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 60,646 | Not reporting | |
| Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,049 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 24 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | — | 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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Dickey County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dickey County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dickey 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 Dickey County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Otter Tail Power Co, Cass County Elec Coop Inc, Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Dickey County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Dickey County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 8, 2020. It peaked at 902 customers without power (34.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Dickey County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 99 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 59 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dickey County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/dickey-county