Divide County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Divide 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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Divide County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Divide County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 20 significant power outages in Divide County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 23–28, 2022) came when a winter storm left 846 customers (94.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 4th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 87% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Divide County has risen recently: about 24 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 18, 2025) affected 92 customers (10.3%) amid tornadoes.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 23–28, 2022 | 846(94.7%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 6, 2022 | 423(47.4%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Aug 9, 2018 | 323(36.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 2, 2018 | 284(31.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 16–17, 2018 | 218(24.4%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
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 Divide County?
Electric companies with service territory in Divide 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 | |
| Sheridan Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 423 | 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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Divide County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Divide County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Divide 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 Divide County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop, Burke-Divide Electric Coop Inc, Sheridan Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Divide County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Divide County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 23–28, 2022. It peaked at 846 customers without power (94.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Divide County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 20 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Divide County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/divide-county