Foster County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Foster 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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Foster County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Foster 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 Foster County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 4, 2023) left 1,148 customers (86.6% 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 5 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 15th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 70% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 16 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Foster County has risen recently: about 8 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 22, 2025) affected 350 customers (26.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 4, 2023 | 1,148(86.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 7–8, 2023 | 1,146(86.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 27–28, 2023 | 1,098(82.9%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Jun 21–22, 2025 | 659(49.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 1, 2020 | 582(43.9%) | 1 | 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 Foster County?
Electric companies with service territory in Foster County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | 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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Foster County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Foster County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Foster 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 Foster County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Northern Plains Electric Coop, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Foster County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Foster County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 4, 2023. It peaked at 1,148 customers without power (86.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Foster County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 18 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 16 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. "Foster County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/foster-county