McIntosh County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving McIntosh 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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McIntosh County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McIntosh County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 43 significant power outages in McIntosh County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 2–4, 2021) came when an ice storm left 693 customers (31.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 9 min of power per year, close to the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 29th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 52% 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 McIntosh County has risen recently: about 3 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 21, 2025) affected 601 customers (27.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 2–4, 2021 | 693(31.8%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Dec 16–18, 2024 | 674(30.9%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 25, 2022 | 617(28.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 13, 2024 | 605(27.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 21, 2025 | 601(27.6%) | 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 McIntosh County?
Electric companies with service territory in McIntosh County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,049 | Not reporting | |
| KEM Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 4,134 | 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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McIntosh County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McIntosh County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McIntosh 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 McIntosh County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc, KEM Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in McIntosh County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in McIntosh County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 2–4, 2021. It peaked at 693 customers without power (31.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in McIntosh County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 43 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 39 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "McIntosh County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/mcintosh-county