Pierce County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Pierce 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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Pierce County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pierce County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 13 significant power outages in Pierce County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 22, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,341 customers (86% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 40 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 16th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 67% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pierce County has risen recently: about 6 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 24, 2025) affected 57 customers (3.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22, 2023 | 1,341(86%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 12, 2023 | 1,158(74.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 23, 2022 | 1,074(68.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 26–28, 2023 | 589(37.8%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Feb 15, 2023 | 579(37.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Pierce County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pierce County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Verendrye Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 20,746 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Plains Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,276 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (ND) | Cooperative | 7,612 | 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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Pierce County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pierce County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pierce 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 Pierce County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Verendrye Electric Coop Inc, Northern Plains Electric Coop, North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (ND) and 1 others provide electric service in Pierce County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Pierce County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 22, 2023. It peaked at 1,341 customers without power (86% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Pierce County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 13 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 14 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pierce County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/pierce-county