Eddy County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Eddy 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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Eddy County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Eddy County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 18 significant power outages in Eddy County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 8, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,281 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 1st of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 87% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Eddy County has risen recently: about 27 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 5, 2025) affected 1,074 customers (100%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 8, 2020 | 1,281(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 22, 2020 | 1,281(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 24–27, 2022 | 1,281(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 16, 2020 | 1,116(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 5, 2025 | 1,074(100%) | 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 Eddy County?
Electric companies with service territory in Eddy 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 | |
| Northern Plains Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,276 | 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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Eddy County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Eddy County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Eddy 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 Eddy County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Nodak Electric Coop Inc, Northern Plains Electric Coop, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Eddy County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Eddy County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 8, 2020. It peaked at 1,281 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Eddy County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 18 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Eddy County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/eddy-county