McKenzie County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving McKenzie 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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McKenzie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McKenzie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 26 significant power outages in McKenzie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 20, 2020) left 1,501 customers (10.2% 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 51 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 41st of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in McKenzie County has fallen recently: about 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Apr 28, 2025) affected 552 customers (3.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 20, 2020 | 1,501(10.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jan 14, 2021 | 1,427(9.7%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Feb 25, 2020 | 1,308(8.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2020 | 1,289(8.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 25, 2021 | 1,269(8.7%) | 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 McKenzie County?
Electric companies with service territory in McKenzie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| McKenzie Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,712 | Not reporting | |
| Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc | Cooperative | 1,163 | 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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McKenzie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McKenzie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McKenzie 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 McKenzie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, McKenzie Electric Coop Inc, Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in McKenzie County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in McKenzie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 20, 2020. It peaked at 1,501 customers without power (10.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in McKenzie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 26 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 51 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "McKenzie County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/mckenzie-county