Morton County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Morton 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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Morton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Morton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 45 significant power outages in Morton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,690 customers (14.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 32 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 48th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 9 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Morton County has risen recently: about 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21, 2025 | 2,690(14.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 3, 2018 | 1,923(10.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 20, 2022 | 1,777(9.3%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Jun 20, 2022 | 1,714(9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 12, 2023 | 1,642(8.6%) | 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 Morton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Morton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 10,441 | 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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Morton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Morton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Morton 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 Morton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Coop Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Morton County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Morton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21, 2025. It peaked at 2,690 customers without power (14.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Morton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 45 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 32 min of power per year, and on 9 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. "Morton County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/morton-county