Oliver County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Oliver 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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Oliver County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oliver County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 14 significant power outages in Oliver County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 4, 2025) left 371 customers (30.1% 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 40 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 45th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oliver County has risen recently: about 1 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 16, 2025) affected 366 customers (29.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 4, 2025 | 371(30.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 21, 2025 | 369(30%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 24, 2022 | 366(29.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Oct 16, 2025 | 366(29.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 8, 2020 | 364(29.6%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Oliver County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oliver County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Roughrider Electric Cooperativ | Cooperative | 15,326 | 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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Oliver County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oliver County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oliver 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 Oliver County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Roughrider Electric Cooperativ, Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Coop Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Oliver County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Oliver County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 4, 2025. It peaked at 371 customers without power (30.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Oliver County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 14 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 40 min of power per year, and on 13 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. "Oliver County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/oliver-county