Ransom County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Ransom 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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Ransom County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ransom County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 132 significant power outages in Ransom County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 25, 2023 – Jan 2, 2024) came when an ice storm left 2,462 customers (88.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 40 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 6th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 60 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ransom County has risen recently: about 18 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 302 customers (10.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 25, 2023 – Jan 2, 2024 | 2,462(88.8%) | 9 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Jun 21–24, 2025 | 1,819(65.6%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jul 4, 2023 | 1,286(46.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Oct 4–6, 2023 | 1,273(45.9%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jan 29, 2025 | 1,237(44.6%) | 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 Ransom County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ransom County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Cass County Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 60,646 | Not reporting | |
| Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,049 | 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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Ransom County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ransom County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ransom 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 Ransom County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Cass County Elec Coop Inc, Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Ransom County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Ransom County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 25, 2023 – Jan 2, 2024. It peaked at 2,462 customers without power (88.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Ransom County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 132 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 60 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ransom County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/ransom-county