Emmons County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Emmons 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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Emmons County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Emmons County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 54 significant power outages in Emmons County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 11, 2019) left 1,221 customers (39.2% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 39th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 33 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Emmons County has risen recently: about 1 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 8, 2025) affected 231 customers (7.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 11, 2019 | 1,221(39.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 24, 2020 | 958(30.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 30, 2020 | 946(30.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 26, 2023 | 819(26.3%) | 1 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Sep 5, 2023 | 711(22.9%) | 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 Emmons County?
Electric companies with service territory in Emmons County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Capital Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 22,758 | Not reporting | |
| KEM Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 4,134 | 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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Emmons County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Emmons County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Emmons 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 Emmons County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Capital Electric Coop, Inc, KEM Electric Coop Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Emmons County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Emmons County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 11, 2019. It peaked at 1,221 customers without power (39.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Emmons County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 54 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 33 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. "Emmons County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/emmons-county