Dunn County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Dunn 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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Dunn County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dunn County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 24 significant power outages in Dunn County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 16, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 485 customers (11.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 35 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 46th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dunn County has fallen recently: about 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 8, 2025) affected 69 customers (1.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 16, 2021 | 485(11.3%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Oct 30, 2021 | 431(10%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 24, 2022 | 421(9.8%) | 1 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 4 | Apr 24, 2022 | 389(9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 26, 2019 | 294(6.8%) | 1 | 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 Dunn County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dunn County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Roughrider Electric Cooperativ | Cooperative | 15,326 | Not reporting | |
| McKenzie Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,712 | 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.
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Dunn County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dunn County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dunn 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 Dunn County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Roughrider Electric Cooperativ, McKenzie Electric Coop Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Dunn County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Dunn County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 16, 2021. It peaked at 485 customers without power (11.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Dunn County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 24 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 35 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dunn County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/dunn-county