Ramsey County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Ramsey 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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Ramsey County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ramsey County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 55 significant power outages in Ramsey County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 29, 2025) left 2,406 customers (57.6% 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 1 hr 59 min of power per year, close to the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 31st of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ramsey County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 72 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 29, 2025 | 2,406(57.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 4, 2025 | 1,973(47.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 6, 2024 | 1,751(41.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Jan 13, 2025 | 1,375(32.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 7, 2024 | 564(13.5%) | 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 Ramsey County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ramsey 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 | |
| Northern Plains Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,276 | Not reporting | |
| Cavalier Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,616 | 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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Ramsey County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ramsey County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ramsey 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 Ramsey County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Nodak Electric Coop Inc, Northern Plains Electric Coop, Cavalier Rural Elec Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Ramsey County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Ramsey County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 29, 2025. It peaked at 2,406 customers without power (57.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Ramsey County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 55 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 15 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ramsey County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/ramsey-county