Griggs County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Griggs 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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Griggs County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Griggs County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 36 significant power outages in Griggs County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 8, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,790 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 47 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 8th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 53 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Griggs County has risen recently: about 10 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 1,046 customers (100%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 8, 2020 | 1,790(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 18, 2020 | 1,757(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 14, 2020 | 1,757(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 30, 2021 | 1,718(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Feb 4, 2021 | 1,718(100%) | 1 | Ice 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 Griggs County?
Electric companies with service territory in Griggs 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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Griggs County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Griggs County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Griggs 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 Griggs 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 Griggs County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Griggs County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 8, 2020. It peaked at 1,790 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 Griggs County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 36 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 53 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Griggs County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/griggs-county