Hettinger County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Hettinger 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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Hettinger County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hettinger County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 31 significant power outages in Hettinger County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 8, 2022) came when high winds left 1,039 customers (52.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 12th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 80% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 39 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hettinger County has risen recently: about 12 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 11, 2025) affected 82 customers (4.2%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 8, 2022 | 1,039(52.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Sep 5, 2023 | 1,031(52.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 15, 2022 | 1,030(52.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 7, 2020 | 1,021(51.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jun 3–13, 2022 | 1,017(51.7%) | 11 | 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 Hettinger County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hettinger 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 | |
| Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 10,441 | Not reporting | |
| Slope Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 4,142 | 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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Hettinger County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hettinger County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hettinger 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 Hettinger County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Roughrider Electric Cooperativ, Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Coop Inc, Slope Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Hettinger County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Hettinger County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 8, 2022. It peaked at 1,039 customers without power (52.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Hettinger County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 31 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 39 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hettinger County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/hettinger-county