Pembina County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Pembina 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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Pembina County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pembina County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 41 significant power outages in Pembina County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 2, 2025) came when a winter storm left 837 customers (33.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 46 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 21st of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pembina County has risen recently: about 4 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 17, 2025) affected 593 customers (24%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 2, 2025 | 837(33.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 8, 2025 | 786(31.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 18, 2023 | 754(30.5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 30 – Jul 2, 2025 | 730(29.5%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 8, 2020 | 709(28.7%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Pembina County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pembina County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Nodak Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 21,486 | Not reporting | |
| City of Cavalier - (ND) | Municipal | 875 | 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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Pembina County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pembina County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pembina 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 Pembina County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Nodak Electric Coop Inc, City of Cavalier - (ND) provide electric service in Pembina County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Pembina County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 2, 2025. It peaked at 837 customers without power (33.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Pembina County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 41 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pembina County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/pembina-county