Grand Forks County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Grand Forks 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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Grand Forks County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Grand Forks County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 74 significant power outages in Grand Forks County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 13, 2022) left 9,998 customers (25% 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 58 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 40th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% 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 Grand Forks County has risen recently: about 1 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 1,582 customers (4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13, 2022 | 9,998(25%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 7–8, 2018 | 6,424(16.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 13, 2017 | 6,173(15.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 23, 2016 | 5,090(12.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 14, 2019 | 4,874(12.2%) | 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 Grand Forks County?
Electric companies with service territory in Grand Forks County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota) | Investor Owned | 96,940 | Not reporting | |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Nodak Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 21,486 | Not reporting | |
| City of Northwood - (ND) | Municipal | 674 | 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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Grand Forks County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Grand Forks County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Nodak Electric Coop Inc, City of Northwood - (ND) and 1 others provide electric service in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Grand Forks County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 13, 2022. It peaked at 9,998 customers without power (25% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Grand Forks County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 74 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 58 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Grand Forks County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/grand-forks-county