Kidder County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Kidder 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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Kidder County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kidder County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 46 significant power outages in Kidder County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 13, 2023) left 718 customers (48.8% 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 1 hr 58 min of power per year, close to the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 32nd of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kidder County has risen recently: about 3 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 12, 2025) affected 110 customers (7.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 13, 2023 | 718(48.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 26, 2023 | 624(42.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 5, 2019 | 462(31.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 14, 2022 | 417(28.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Nov 8, 2020 | 413(28.1%) | 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 Kidder County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kidder County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Capital Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 22,758 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Plains Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,276 | Not reporting | |
| KEM Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 4,134 | 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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Kidder County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kidder County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kidder 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 Kidder County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Otter Tail Power Co, Capital Electric Coop, Inc, Northern Plains Electric Coop and 2 others provide electric service in Kidder County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Kidder County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 13, 2023. It peaked at 718 customers without power (48.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Kidder County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 46 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kidder County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/kidder-county