Rolette County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Rolette 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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Rolette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rolette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 25 significant power outages in Rolette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 5–6, 2024) came when high winds left 1,854 customers (25.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 45 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 43rd of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 16 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rolette County has risen recently: about 1 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 354 customers (4.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 5–6, 2024 | 1,854(25.3%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Jun 5, 2023 | 1,660(22.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 26, 2022 | 1,630(22.2%) | 1 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 4 | Jun 24, 2023 | 1,604(21.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | May 4, 2025 | 1,589(21.7%) | 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 Rolette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rolette County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Plains Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,276 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (ND) | Cooperative | 7,612 | 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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Rolette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rolette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rolette 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 Rolette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Northern Plains Electric Coop, North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (ND) provide electric service in Rolette County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Rolette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 5–6, 2024. It peaked at 1,854 customers without power (25.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Rolette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 25 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 45 min of power per year, and on 16 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rolette County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/rolette-county