Golden Valley County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Golden Valley 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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Golden Valley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Golden Valley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 28 significant power outages in Golden Valley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 23–25, 2022) came when a winter storm left 706 customers (53.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 26th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 74% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Golden Valley County has risen recently: about 5 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 56 customers (4.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 23–25, 2022 | 706(53.3%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 16, 2017 | 690(52.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 24, 2018 | 658(49.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 30, 2018 | 656(49.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 3, 2024 | 653(49.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Golden Valley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Golden Valley 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 | |
| Goldenwest Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 799 | 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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Golden Valley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Golden Valley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Roughrider Electric Cooperativ, McKenzie Electric Coop Inc, Goldenwest Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Golden Valley County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Golden Valley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 23–25, 2022. It peaked at 706 customers without power (53.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Golden Valley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 28 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Golden Valley County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/golden-valley-county