McHenry County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving McHenry 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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McHenry County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McHenry County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 39 significant power outages in McHenry County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 5–6, 2024) came when high winds left 847 customers (25.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 32 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 34th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in McHenry County has risen recently: about 1 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 2, 2025) affected 403 customers (12%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 5–6, 2024 | 847(25.3%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Jul 10, 2022 | 844(25.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 21, 2020 | 736(22%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 2, 2020 | 736(22%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Jul 8, 2020 | 602(18%) | 1 | 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 McHenry County?
Electric companies with service territory in McHenry 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 | |
| Verendrye Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 20,746 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (ND) | Cooperative | 7,612 | Not reporting | |
| McLean Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,303 | 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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McHenry County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McHenry County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McHenry 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 McHenry County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Verendrye Electric Coop Inc, North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (ND) and 2 others provide electric service in McHenry County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in McHenry County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 5–6, 2024. It peaked at 847 customers without power (25.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in McHenry County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 39 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "McHenry County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/mchenry-county